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 9132794 Details
Epoch: 428 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 99913826 epoch_slot_no: 381026 block_no: 9132617 slot_leader_id: 6023333 size: 2820 time: 2023-08-08 07:35:17 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x60b47fc36fddd428a736e79a99a98bc46e2185f2f5ca7e3fe0d2b4aa5639894dBlock Operator
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