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 9076511 Details
Epoch: 426 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 98759900 epoch_slot_no: 91100 block_no: 9076334 slot_leader_id: 8929631 size: 64035 time: 2023-07-25 23:03:11 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x689bc5eca0e4d26cfbbad9eac6d0940048dc698c4857fa9a004a1a66032a7b9fBlock Operator
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