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 9099715 Details
Epoch: 427 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 99233664 epoch_slot_no: 132864 block_no: 9099538 slot_leader_id: 5063871 size: 19543 time: 2023-07-31 10:39:15 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x78e4ef524e3d69d551c277d56f5391c25d6136abfdeaa00b1030c6d8a3ea1f5aBlock Operator
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