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 9076064 Details
Epoch: 426 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 98749995 epoch_slot_no: 81195 block_no: 9075887 slot_leader_id: 4555464 size: 87751 time: 2023-07-25 20:18:06 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1adef0a9535e6fb412d8fce6ef4b2c64e9022a1c499a044c5ef65af4c90bc265Block Operator
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