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 9113899 Details
Epoch: 427 Number of transactions in block: 52 slot_no: 99525989 epoch_slot_no: 425189 block_no: 9113722 slot_leader_id: 5541091 size: 88144 time: 2023-08-03 19:51:20 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa505b32e0db6b6e291a83a7e1cded1652c7dc8e5aed1b9628fa42007089159eaBlock Operator
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