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 9108862 Details
Epoch: 427 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 99421863 epoch_slot_no: 321063 block_no: 9108685 slot_leader_id: 7376579 size: 22739 time: 2023-08-02 14:55:54 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbd6e7a29d99aef4604399fdbcad60eb03faeba16102269b5922695f32264bf37Block Operator
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