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 9113033 Details
Epoch: 427 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 99507828 epoch_slot_no: 407028 block_no: 9112856 slot_leader_id: 6928075 size: 87550 time: 2023-08-03 14:48:39 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x759a5fc7acdedb91a364261b61b6e00474e32dafae2b1d3b7027972873097066Block Operator
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