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 9102068 Details
Epoch: 427 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 99283258 epoch_slot_no: 182458 block_no: 9101891 slot_leader_id: 7046986 size: 69464 time: 2023-08-01 00:25:49 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9fff691d4cf85cb01ecdaeacf5b4503ecfe1bcb0594117e06cbd4b8c3cbacf65Block Operator
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