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 9106022 Details
Epoch: 427 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 99363791 epoch_slot_no: 262991 block_no: 9105845 slot_leader_id: 4577713 size: 43675 time: 2023-08-01 22:48:02 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3975bd7566c6500730f1a8600ce31a2524b36d7be7c7b39f363d5cebd5d6c064Block Operator
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