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 9115632 Details
Epoch: 428 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 99560923 epoch_slot_no: 28123 block_no: 9115455 slot_leader_id: 5428364 size: 59248 time: 2023-08-04 05:33:34 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9b2e00fdb43286da8dcecf64083d99388e47b467325625e958dd22f1fa1dab75Block Operator
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