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 9131741 Details
Epoch: 428 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 99892549 epoch_slot_no: 359749 block_no: 9131564 slot_leader_id: 6248077 size: 79174 time: 2023-08-08 01:40:40 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcc84de6168816d8f145b5109322f6c4f9d4a37024ee5c5bb97f138a8bf278ea2Block Operator
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