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 9133522 Details
Epoch: 428 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 99928630 epoch_slot_no: 395830 block_no: 9133345 slot_leader_id: 4556341 size: 70194 time: 2023-08-08 11:42:01 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc49a0c1113c26bbc795ad0754c7ad41bd59386daf6c3c9cdd7ad8a166954580bBlock Operator
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