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 9113803 Details
Epoch: 427 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 99524150 epoch_slot_no: 423350 block_no: 9113626 slot_leader_id: 7665080 size: 45109 time: 2023-08-03 19:20:41 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x20f4a8daec9d612ea416cea5a67d3513fed9b2abc3ea6593bc9eb5bdcd1c7f01Block Operator
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