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 9107431 Details
Epoch: 427 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 99392968 epoch_slot_no: 292168 block_no: 9107254 slot_leader_id: 4571117 size: 14605 time: 2023-08-02 06:54:19 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe908019e057eda525f36a7f1b3681477d72de0d610b7ce0819d29a683d46900bBlock Operator
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