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 9109085 Details
Epoch: 427 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 99426616 epoch_slot_no: 325816 block_no: 9108908 slot_leader_id: 5159587 size: 58379 time: 2023-08-02 16:15:07 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x749b66dca1af669938357e2eaf988cce1d0982ad86ac1a0230b00917c25752b5Block Operator
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