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 9116594 Details
Epoch: 428 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 99580529 epoch_slot_no: 47729 block_no: 9116417 slot_leader_id: 8863455 size: 33711 time: 2023-08-04 11:00:20 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6d379104ea40e30f7fc2d10c17493a2ced9dfb0bba2e7674bf2aa0cf911dde14Block Operator
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