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 9130742 Details
Epoch: 428 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 99871321 epoch_slot_no: 338521 block_no: 9130565 slot_leader_id: 8917178 size: 87948 time: 2023-08-07 19:46:52 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x37b4216b6b6261ede120c5322b0f395edd846364270315b6b7a4d8602430c8fbBlock Operator
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