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 9098011 Details
Epoch: 427 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 99198660 epoch_slot_no: 97860 block_no: 9097834 slot_leader_id: 6490923 size: 71609 time: 2023-07-31 00:55:51 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x41f65d072ecd56d4aa2ad46eaaebb683bac9d241554b94055435c0f7711f1e93Block Operator
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