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 9104857 Details
Epoch: 427 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 99341151 epoch_slot_no: 240351 block_no: 9104680 slot_leader_id: 5387158 size: 87748 time: 2023-08-01 16:30:42 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xac09f51aa0963dea99ab5c9ad5361e7adbe021d41cd4d4c5437957b54dd1a2f3Block Operator
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