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 9109119 Details
Epoch: 427 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 99427359 epoch_slot_no: 326559 block_no: 9108942 slot_leader_id: 5616171 size: 82367 time: 2023-08-02 16:27:30 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc5994ca0b0a75018f112eb1cb9e9aef309e7693dae6a170102dea9c036ac4683Block Operator
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