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 9103604 Details
Epoch: 427 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 99315589 epoch_slot_no: 214789 block_no: 9103427 slot_leader_id: 4686191 size: 37402 time: 2023-08-01 09:24:40 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x21c9effa82a716a762fb572a485e36e52dd607cff321437ba607d5fdab01bf64Block Operator
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