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 9105981 Details
Epoch: 427 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 99363084 epoch_slot_no: 262284 block_no: 9105804 slot_leader_id: 8997946 size: 46323 time: 2023-08-01 22:36:15 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1294a98794a9dcf8f7767c985d4eb7f51f363ceb54bf9c8a09107d14dbb80edcBlock Operator
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