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 9098694 Details
Epoch: 427 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 99212507 epoch_slot_no: 111707 block_no: 9098517 slot_leader_id: 4562160 size: 37344 time: 2023-07-31 04:46:38 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x34cef523f6482684c081d07f0c4a2e7caa1d3e47bc892db9a6b82dbcf062cd63Block Operator
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