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 9108817 Details
Epoch: 427 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 99420887 epoch_slot_no: 320087 block_no: 9108640 slot_leader_id: 5495880 size: 31216 time: 2023-08-02 14:39:38 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc20e0b7d75314f995d0730daa4b3bd1627ca08fd9f77fe318c18a12a3efb8a45Block Operator
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