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 9117318 Details
Epoch: 428 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 99595144 epoch_slot_no: 62344 block_no: 9117141 slot_leader_id: 8035709 size: 88437 time: 2023-08-04 15:03:55 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x12412ae737245bd3c78eda26b40ed5ab0c9911a530028aa14b0714e96192ccf8Block Operator
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