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 9104816 Details
Epoch: 427 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 99340364 epoch_slot_no: 239564 block_no: 9104639 slot_leader_id: 4558758 size: 78865 time: 2023-08-01 16:17:35 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x553837fd60ae40c743519ebadc4eae0b8fe6c2b0408b7e8457bf94ac4293d38eBlock Operator
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