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 9116474 Details
Epoch: 428 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 99578180 epoch_slot_no: 45380 block_no: 9116297 slot_leader_id: 5770141 size: 21838 time: 2023-08-04 10:21:11 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4dc96d8dd331878429ae459239674f999cf1eadb2216dbff634cb786284bbc0eBlock Operator
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