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 9026288 Details
Epoch: 423 Number of transactions in block: 45 slot_no: 97726811 epoch_slot_no: 354011 block_no: 9026111 slot_leader_id: 4569295 size: 88423 time: 2023-07-14 00:05:02 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3e7fdafbd06cd95da88689a9c91eb2010d2f1dd4c49a6ca8fa6238060c4d1cf2Block Operator
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