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 9113009 Details
Epoch: 427 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 99507144 epoch_slot_no: 406344 block_no: 9112832 slot_leader_id: 7231972 size: 88059 time: 2023-08-03 14:37:15 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa1cde087142d6a00ec36e8bab727fb58445bde4f817b907d8b393a24000b0d4dBlock Operator
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