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 9132195 Details
Epoch: 428 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 99901103 epoch_slot_no: 368303 block_no: 9132018 slot_leader_id: 8727819 size: 36494 time: 2023-08-08 04:03:14 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8048cdc413dc233681f8e57a402ec9d683418fc607bfbc2b4801520491e27f0fBlock Operator
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