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 9116683 Details
Epoch: 428 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 99582081 epoch_slot_no: 49281 block_no: 9116506 slot_leader_id: 4986189 size: 4465 time: 2023-08-04 11:26:12 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x635c3afd1c1f83fcd345d96010137a8dea4587b51850180490fa741b8b1199e4Block Operator
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