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 9130828 Details
Epoch: 428 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 99872989 epoch_slot_no: 340189 block_no: 9130651 slot_leader_id: 7335667 size: 87004 time: 2023-08-07 20:14:40 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb35e05a6f2ee50517318c5c03ae6fdaefa2cef1a6c6c7c031634f11158925257Block Operator
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