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 9105206 Details
Epoch: 427 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 99348084 epoch_slot_no: 247284 block_no: 9105029 slot_leader_id: 5780101 size: 22666 time: 2023-08-01 18:26:15 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x803108f37af1c27fbb702242cd333d304952cf4c1547cdc45ff2e6cd69540e6bBlock Operator
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