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 9105054 Details
Epoch: 427 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 99345094 epoch_slot_no: 244294 block_no: 9104877 slot_leader_id: 8863017 size: 70869 time: 2023-08-01 17:36:25 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x455d9e54b1db1cd54f3263c69d85ab5a1f84ea29811e970836d06f531475b41cBlock Operator
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