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 9108148 Details
Epoch: 427 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 99408272 epoch_slot_no: 307472 block_no: 9107971 slot_leader_id: 7046600 size: 15409 time: 2023-08-02 11:09:23 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3338e41243a4c2cbe97fb93ee1321e1d678f7f1ae96a7a320f8db38649b80ea1Block Operator
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