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 9107728 Details
Epoch: 427 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 99399353 epoch_slot_no: 298553 block_no: 9107551 slot_leader_id: 8757384 size: 51280 time: 2023-08-02 08:40:44 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x50a0f63fb01223bb7305d7f0037b1dce05aa4408129619cf42d489e3cd62bd59Block Operator
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