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 9100211 Details
Epoch: 427 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 99244320 epoch_slot_no: 143520 block_no: 9100034 slot_leader_id: 4986189 size: 10350 time: 2023-07-31 13:36:51 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe2877716366ca68f2ebf3fa67aceeaa1cfcdc195c371216481771aaaa0b94292Block Operator
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