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 9113987 Details
Epoch: 427 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 99527528 epoch_slot_no: 426728 block_no: 9113810 slot_leader_id: 4560270 size: 85011 time: 2023-08-03 20:16:59 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x77d95fb5e8c5e695daa2f14eb0bdfee6628ba6fbc36028b8978c1f1755425103Block Operator
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