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 9097398 Details
Epoch: 427 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 99187013 epoch_slot_no: 86213 block_no: 9097221 slot_leader_id: 8718107 size: 28147 time: 2023-07-30 21:41:44 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe45e5b793c79e3241324f68123621f6039083bb8d07bd44af77d916f578c27c2Block Operator
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