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 9099954 Details
Epoch: 427 Number of transactions in block: 59 slot_no: 99238538 epoch_slot_no: 137738 block_no: 9099777 slot_leader_id: 5616171 size: 86452 time: 2023-07-31 12:00:29 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x83faea33110483f06167855b79a30dff2fcef4f3d8df63ce869e5f040d8cae1dBlock Operator
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