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 9117537 Details
Epoch: 428 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 99599742 epoch_slot_no: 66942 block_no: 9117360 slot_leader_id: 4581690 size: 35055 time: 2023-08-04 16:20:33 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2267f1010ed7ef70b313eeaca7a79486c3f8c0f47aec0787ab07ab988cefa932Block Operator
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