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 9107032 Details
Epoch: 427 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 99384494 epoch_slot_no: 283694 block_no: 9106855 slot_leader_id: 8909937 size: 16927 time: 2023-08-02 04:33:05 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd86c76295ee5d886dac371edebdf61c3098b213fce28319d541c5a8a9844333dBlock Operator
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