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 9118242 Details
Epoch: 428 Number of transactions in block: 49 slot_no: 99614827 epoch_slot_no: 82027 block_no: 9118065 slot_leader_id: 5307512 size: 88230 time: 2023-08-04 20:31:58 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd77de918b47cca726d325e11758a96f1faf7dffd76387d862f43c10b35caf838Block Operator
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