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 9117631 Details
Epoch: 428 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 99602010 epoch_slot_no: 69210 block_no: 9117454 slot_leader_id: 5616171 size: 83518 time: 2023-08-04 16:58:21 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf908cf84a46c52bbea0dd9f91297c0154cc6d1196b96913239214834e1d5f7acBlock Operator
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