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 9100358 Details
Epoch: 427 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 99247316 epoch_slot_no: 146516 block_no: 9100181 slot_leader_id: 7750587 size: 87764 time: 2023-07-31 14:26:47 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf2bc7d98c6d2fb0351e88eb78c772ff4b20dbe96176773cf8b114108da5e37ddBlock Operator
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