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 9109825 Details
Epoch: 427 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 99442050 epoch_slot_no: 341250 block_no: 9109648 slot_leader_id: 4573368 size: 84577 time: 2023-08-02 20:32:21 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa317d45ae2f7fd8ffde98bd65fb26d27ec210cd24a5fbb819ecdde628437c8dbBlock Operator
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