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 9101655 Details
Epoch: 427 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 99274304 epoch_slot_no: 173504 block_no: 9101478 slot_leader_id: 8844515 size: 43666 time: 2023-07-31 21:56:35 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf547ffb28d40b578f0b0b824254ed4f8e24b61e677b833923b15a6ac2a9a1a07Block Operator
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