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 9117578 Details
Epoch: 428 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 99600843 epoch_slot_no: 68043 block_no: 9117401 slot_leader_id: 9088404 size: 39270 time: 2023-08-04 16:38:54 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x721fecad49963484caadbfbc995efb06ca15bbe4e8cd774097d356a90a1a41d8Block Operator
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