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 9114747 Details
Epoch: 428 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 99543146 epoch_slot_no: 10346 block_no: 9114570 slot_leader_id: 4571889 size: 50081 time: 2023-08-04 00:37:17 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x71996a5ddb14dd400de0ba207c731002afef67095bdf652c7ba5f24e8fe45a2fBlock Operator
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