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 9105325 Details
Epoch: 427 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 99349994 epoch_slot_no: 249194 block_no: 9105148 slot_leader_id: 4559948 size: 54574 time: 2023-08-01 18:58:05 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1a7bca3912a1450dc2be62a1c20ab5f8b0a935f70b6ea7e6fe25587fee76485aBlock Operator
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