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 9099861 Details
Epoch: 427 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 99236537 epoch_slot_no: 135737 block_no: 9099684 slot_leader_id: 4610095 size: 45617 time: 2023-07-31 11:27:08 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf596961d00805cdbf470353acf8fcaf06d6869389d0c5f431c35ae45e3868f7aBlock Operator
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