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 9131710 Details
Epoch: 428 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 99891916 epoch_slot_no: 359116 block_no: 9131533 slot_leader_id: 8925504 size: 42004 time: 2023-08-08 01:30:07 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x525ed2b40e169116ece2f5e2f5e56e3edff2c7df1c78b9cbff9193ec4495defaBlock Operator
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