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 9098547 Details
Epoch: 427 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 99209712 epoch_slot_no: 108912 block_no: 9098370 slot_leader_id: 7048039 size: 60310 time: 2023-07-31 04:00:03 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x97a535016f357e8e88dcd3f0db1b78b7c2032fb99ade1168e844c1a0e213713cBlock Operator
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