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 9000108 Details
Epoch: 422 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 97189381 epoch_slot_no: 248581 block_no: 8999931 slot_leader_id: 5586083 size: 47874 time: 2023-07-07 18:47:52 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x23e09c6585f4c1bcd3de6cf393c74537c3f29c100bb134b223b01d99dec790cbBlock Operator
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