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 9108763 Details
Epoch: 427 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 99419853 epoch_slot_no: 319053 block_no: 9108586 slot_leader_id: 6869882 size: 40108 time: 2023-08-02 14:22:24 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb4c66a75b8cfcda90105bbb4aad0dfff3937ab4eb50251a8f6519e5d0ce842f8Block Operator
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