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 9098458 Details
Epoch: 427 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 99207841 epoch_slot_no: 107041 block_no: 9098281 slot_leader_id: 5266600 size: 2369 time: 2023-07-31 03:28:52 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7084cb4be92854fb9b051d9b60a5c0816733d45783b190aa2f3f5e3fc64576d0Block Operator
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