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 9116503 Details
Epoch: 428 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 99578792 epoch_slot_no: 45992 block_no: 9116326 slot_leader_id: 8526873 size: 48371 time: 2023-08-04 10:31:23 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x57a2df13c8835fa46f81a12d4f92cc9ebde8202001ae227e06166baa60552797Block Operator
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