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 9115080 Details
Epoch: 428 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 99549975 epoch_slot_no: 17175 block_no: 9114903 slot_leader_id: 6985330 size: 16017 time: 2023-08-04 02:31:06 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5579947e67433f2489bc64da45eaab09977abbc733555068fccb35de5ed63259Block Operator
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