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 9105642 Details
Epoch: 427 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 99356510 epoch_slot_no: 255710 block_no: 9105465 slot_leader_id: 7458791 size: 56055 time: 2023-08-01 20:46:41 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x942822742b3f45b7c0b1c9e6f38acfc9cfd9f1ef1c54c2c5bf82a79c041226f7Block Operator
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