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 9116478 Details
Epoch: 428 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 99578228 epoch_slot_no: 45428 block_no: 9116301 slot_leader_id: 5282626 size: 58930 time: 2023-08-04 10:21:59 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x13a035ad63f780c9e82fa1f9b69797f48b5707977dc926da12ba35d502e61ad1Block Operator
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