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 9115445 Details
Epoch: 428 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 99557074 epoch_slot_no: 24274 block_no: 9115268 slot_leader_id: 4609503 size: 11454 time: 2023-08-04 04:29:25 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe04017a2a23da775c1ae10fc9a5dde55aaf2a3b33bbbfda803d40224a614248dBlock Operator
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