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 9117499 Details
Epoch: 428 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 99598920 epoch_slot_no: 66120 block_no: 9117322 slot_leader_id: 8727819 size: 4184 time: 2023-08-04 16:06:51 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x91edbfa2cb1da1ac42a7eae55d9f4819cd469c3ea5f7c7dd753818b808343bd8Block Operator
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