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 9026468 Details
Epoch: 423 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 97730933 epoch_slot_no: 358133 block_no: 9026291 slot_leader_id: 8103509 size: 86378 time: 2023-07-14 01:13:44 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6096870cf69aadc131abcf2e852a2589fa84616228cd12fa801f19cf94fa91f8Block Operator
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