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 9106595 Details
Epoch: 427 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 99375557 epoch_slot_no: 274757 block_no: 9106418 slot_leader_id: 9094115 size: 30330 time: 2023-08-02 02:04:08 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa607d64cb35bd912ebccdda892194168d8aa2bd68c72ea560178540a40a4c01cBlock Operator
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