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 9117395 Details
Epoch: 428 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 99596753 epoch_slot_no: 63953 block_no: 9117218 slot_leader_id: 5352598 size: 80178 time: 2023-08-04 15:30:44 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x131079e6e51757ff5ada5d8a27df85da96fe646597f5d94eb737c7cbbcfcfacdBlock Operator
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