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 9117136 Details
Epoch: 428 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 99591389 epoch_slot_no: 58589 block_no: 9116959 slot_leader_id: 4580757 size: 87643 time: 2023-08-04 14:01:20 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x210680f4bab6a8d6da3498558773e38e344921bb1866c3e6dfe7f2f12db1a747Block Operator
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