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 9112361 Details
Epoch: 427 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 99493885 epoch_slot_no: 393085 block_no: 9112184 slot_leader_id: 6803882 size: 88834 time: 2023-08-03 10:56:16 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2e908a49da4e2fb2d0c6de1ef74ba44d4026a5ddff92c4267514812b508f45f8Block Operator
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