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 9112705 Details
Epoch: 427 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 99500899 epoch_slot_no: 400099 block_no: 9112528 slot_leader_id: 8997028 size: 48678 time: 2023-08-03 12:53:10 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2333fc921a0cfd0f7c7bb66db374daed589ca39633804274f34fb1f6d32a74f4Block Operator
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