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 9117063 Details
Epoch: 428 Number of transactions in block: 44 slot_no: 99590053 epoch_slot_no: 57253 block_no: 9116886 slot_leader_id: 4587628 size: 85091 time: 2023-08-04 13:39:04 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc58d7a617548adbc7a8c18ad18e3a11dca8304da587251647f74fe0a4b4499e8Block Operator
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