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 9027086 Details
Epoch: 423 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 97743075 epoch_slot_no: 370275 block_no: 9026909 slot_leader_id: 5544528 size: 14586 time: 2023-07-14 04:36:06 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3f2f5d150cd2aa4b627fed2c1a1d291035e42d4e072a80b4d4f112ee96be86b6Block Operator
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