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 9099848 Details
Epoch: 427 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 99236288 epoch_slot_no: 135488 block_no: 9099671 slot_leader_id: 5087110 size: 48540 time: 2023-07-31 11:22:59 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x347cef0c9bd4ae3baaf5bd4bd4df3546a4093f79431ee655fca7d6270a5e2a56Block Operator
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