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 9118913 Details
Epoch: 428 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 99628406 epoch_slot_no: 95606 block_no: 9118736 slot_leader_id: 8967524 size: 1643 time: 2023-08-05 00:18:17 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x53992000ead19882c892a65cce9d7178c729f19ab03ffc4573afd4e645e10ce7Block Operator
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