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 9109379 Details
Epoch: 427 Number of transactions in block: 44 slot_no: 99432496 epoch_slot_no: 331696 block_no: 9109202 slot_leader_id: 5449520 size: 86622 time: 2023-08-02 17:53:07 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe824da78c91f99773c3bc83f8cb4f2b936334d1cb6f7075da950d360fd5b0e72Block Operator
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