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 9116893 Details
Epoch: 428 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 99586734 epoch_slot_no: 53934 block_no: 9116716 slot_leader_id: 5359678 size: 26360 time: 2023-08-04 12:43:45 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa7e06572da87aa91f7989d816840ba5bccfe8c8ab2b9d8d202c05417b83684daBlock Operator
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