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 9116173 Details
Epoch: 428 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 99571640 epoch_slot_no: 38840 block_no: 9115996 slot_leader_id: 6803882 size: 2896 time: 2023-08-04 08:32:11 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbd1b8376993cc5e275b6058340b9a2326ef834fe7d15bf9b9187447ee3e18519Block Operator
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