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 9106674 Details
Epoch: 427 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 99377369 epoch_slot_no: 276569 block_no: 9106497 slot_leader_id: 5256580 size: 86495 time: 2023-08-02 02:34:20 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x914deed305f0174555c85338bf0059e0a8f94036052d3a6fea987e6030200987Block Operator
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