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 9115089 Details
Epoch: 428 Number of transactions in block: 45 slot_no: 99550197 epoch_slot_no: 17397 block_no: 9114912 slot_leader_id: 4597919 size: 87828 time: 2023-08-04 02:34:48 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xad8fd15d55e50b4c6611f60850c9cd0b6e4ef7c4757b477831524223b1c90a5eBlock Operator
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