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 9117257 Details
Epoch: 428 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 99593942 epoch_slot_no: 61142 block_no: 9117080 slot_leader_id: 5452949 size: 43495 time: 2023-08-04 14:43:53 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x78188255d98470f7fd911fa51a564374a7c0e9ef056c4b512e8059e3f9eec04eBlock Operator
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