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 9098978 Details
Epoch: 427 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 99218341 epoch_slot_no: 117541 block_no: 9098801 slot_leader_id: 5770141 size: 3593 time: 2023-07-31 06:23:52 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x77481b339a4b133856a9fe025edb36bafa74bb914147685a60811a12a9b2afabBlock Operator
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