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 9113955 Details
Epoch: 427 Number of transactions in block: 46 slot_no: 99526928 epoch_slot_no: 426128 block_no: 9113778 slot_leader_id: 7665080 size: 84058 time: 2023-08-03 20:06:59 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3f4dd84cd1f295771dd92d6f2d57584b2e9eb421e73baff3494b5b8d0e181539Block Operator
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