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 9104741 Details
Epoch: 427 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 99338726 epoch_slot_no: 237926 block_no: 9104564 slot_leader_id: 5452949 size: 77714 time: 2023-08-01 15:50:17 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb502daa03910b85af7eed30cb7ccf4f1f3bf7c9cb33ac3749f0e445f7bb72970Block Operator
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