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 9115380 Details
Epoch: 428 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 99555887 epoch_slot_no: 23087 block_no: 9115203 slot_leader_id: 8718107 size: 57247 time: 2023-08-04 04:09:38 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4bd8cedac06dd46d098a0431d4206627e77823d0a634e8d96e38c8af2675d1a8Block Operator
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