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 9117848 Details
Epoch: 428 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 99606827 epoch_slot_no: 74027 block_no: 9117671 slot_leader_id: 8997028 size: 21163 time: 2023-08-04 18:18:38 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeb3a4c656b3d18bc62cbeb786031cf10134c5d50e74ea73feb1141376c09be65Block Operator
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