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 9104633 Details
Epoch: 427 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 99336192 epoch_slot_no: 235392 block_no: 9104456 slot_leader_id: 7920586 size: 34170 time: 2023-08-01 15:08:03 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x09155dd88062641145761489ffb6219a349b9cde1a809a532d4760922130cfffBlock Operator
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