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 9117530 Details
Epoch: 428 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 99599580 epoch_slot_no: 66780 block_no: 9117353 slot_leader_id: 6865008 size: 52308 time: 2023-08-04 16:17:51 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xda0b18f9daa713183f6fc3f93ea2a4ac787171942579d57e064d1016ae1793b8Block Operator
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