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 9117989 Details
Epoch: 428 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 99609813 epoch_slot_no: 77013 block_no: 9117812 slot_leader_id: 5694850 size: 28445 time: 2023-08-04 19:08:24 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa018a9ee334e0085f1a702a314cb1a4370ffa19f3a1a2307f8b5d54714f6bdc8Block Operator
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