A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 9130442 Details
Epoch: 428 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 99864789 epoch_slot_no: 331989 block_no: 9130265 slot_leader_id: 6006144 size: 43875 time: 2023-08-07 17:58:00 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x19e46674d3bb6da7fdc8d18c6629665d128b0183f769b7f717c6ee7eaeda8b3eBlock Operator
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