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 9100643 Details
Epoch: 427 Number of transactions in block: 52 slot_no: 99253180 epoch_slot_no: 152380 block_no: 9100466 slot_leader_id: 9100643 size: 88501 time: 2023-07-31 16:04:31 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9eb7f520a579013cdc6ab01d5570d27d211830bad35624caf9b8debe2a7b2772Block Operator
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