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 9105180 Details
Epoch: 427 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 99347537 epoch_slot_no: 246737 block_no: 9105003 slot_leader_id: 8404251 size: 65067 time: 2023-08-01 18:17:08 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb0c3fa3ce05bae060096ec2dc98a1cd24b58a7ec4d67c5115b6fa1302b1ad082Block Operator
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