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 9115211 Details
Epoch: 428 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 99552660 epoch_slot_no: 19860 block_no: 9115034 slot_leader_id: 9113576 size: 61676 time: 2023-08-04 03:15:51 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe237ceb4798faaeb6e568618268672be9200e94fa2d4f88eee46f379bfe2bf15Block Operator
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