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 9100883 Details
Epoch: 427Number of transactions in block: 25
slot_no: 99258002
epoch_slot_no: 157202
block_no: 9100706
slot_leader_id: 7581720
size: 86136
time: 2023-07-31 17:24:53
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x9f3083023f58426dcf0606c28ffba26a74de920d8a5dbdcea18d2ddc596747db
Block Operator
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