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 9097173 Details
Epoch: 427 Number of transactions in block: 61 slot_no: 99182629 epoch_slot_no: 81829 block_no: 9096996 slot_leader_id: 4630078 size: 88771 time: 2023-07-30 20:28:40 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x80e9f3ff25356de492cd5b000699fddf6f9ceddb4a4a6cb2b94fd9da8b21c5ccBlock Operator
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