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 9118380 Details
Epoch: 428 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 99617277 epoch_slot_no: 84477 block_no: 9118203 slot_leader_id: 4560946 size: 43385 time: 2023-08-04 21:12:48 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3b931b0f1ce942476917d39a9f152e92d205c29a3abfde652ea8d53d29c3b167Block Operator
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