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 9117201 Details
Epoch: 428 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 99592614 epoch_slot_no: 59814 block_no: 9117024 slot_leader_id: 4560946 size: 87703 time: 2023-08-04 14:21:45 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5234b5a6316e04ca5d28996593f1c2532131e1cb65e2b4688c1acb683a3b186eBlock Operator
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