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 9111506 Details
Epoch: 427 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 99475964 epoch_slot_no: 375164 block_no: 9111329 slot_leader_id: 4577845 size: 52610 time: 2023-08-03 05:57:35 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe362c766e04e5d8693dbcf3c8e78ecf5057f61b0693c21a71c0a781ea791aa82Block Operator
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