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 9117628 Details
Epoch: 428 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 99601949 epoch_slot_no: 69149 block_no: 9117451 slot_leader_id: 4556341 size: 87980 time: 2023-08-04 16:57:20 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9ef41032becdc5e98191f319262405f881f71b108792147b49d4c51264dcaf9cBlock Operator
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