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 9114433 Details
Epoch: 428 Number of transactions in block: 59 slot_no: 99536707 epoch_slot_no: 3907 block_no: 9114256 slot_leader_id: 5559084 size: 88566 time: 2023-08-03 22:49:58 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6476210fab004e2bca136c192a4bb7278cb363ac509277bba6c3b6806e1fc063Block Operator
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