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 9118885 Details
Epoch: 428 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 99627928 epoch_slot_no: 95128 block_no: 9118708 slot_leader_id: 4621417 size: 24246 time: 2023-08-05 00:10:19 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7bc222646801fa1faf8a9e94df1980c42bea1a5e12024408917175b73e30d4d5Block Operator
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