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 9098169 Details
Epoch: 427 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 99202006 epoch_slot_no: 101206 block_no: 9097992 slot_leader_id: 7968063 size: 12806 time: 2023-07-31 01:51:37 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x30b5ee70e20cf030b9f61d2d913373ab2c0b230b10e9cec35418225db5caf253Block Operator
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