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 9114872 Details
Epoch: 428 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 99546013 epoch_slot_no: 13213 block_no: 9114695 slot_leader_id: 6869882 size: 88676 time: 2023-08-04 01:25:04 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x491b652743faaa14f66127b68d230640f9b13287363439c9dc6c73cdbe995bfdBlock Operator
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