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 9118425 Details
Epoch: 428 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 99618309 epoch_slot_no: 85509 block_no: 9118248 slot_leader_id: 9027903 size: 22658 time: 2023-08-04 21:30:00 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbd7fdb068f7c88a9c3287c2e65ee0994b817fa088a1a4cddc6a2db6c171ac90dBlock Operator
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