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 9097097 Details
Epoch: 427 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 99181048 epoch_slot_no: 80248 block_no: 9096920 slot_leader_id: 4563878 size: 79742 time: 2023-07-30 20:02:19 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x733f00189f766e45f3069e6a0555445e788c8935fabb1e8e403ff5971bb1b3ebBlock Operator
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