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 9100713 Details
Epoch: 427 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 99254676 epoch_slot_no: 153876 block_no: 9100536 slot_leader_id: 6253197 size: 83721 time: 2023-07-31 16:29:27 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6bd55b81804b01f044cd9fe9c3dd61fd7759a5bb7f77a3d8c3fde4afdc173033Block Operator
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