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 9113683 Details
Epoch: 427 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 99521740 epoch_slot_no: 420940 block_no: 9113506 slot_leader_id: 8752871 size: 31688 time: 2023-08-03 18:40:31 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9e1db299f39d1cb21be30c8c3ddab00d80d58ed68a9b5018b1618370ef66515cBlock Operator
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