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 9099498 Details
Epoch: 427 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 99229075 epoch_slot_no: 128275 block_no: 9099321 slot_leader_id: 5369783 size: 30292 time: 2023-07-31 09:22:46 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x58220ce5e4ec94b3a0e53e4f63774e58e68ee9024d9ce46b970dea793bdb1698Block Operator
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