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 9077176 Details
Epoch: 426 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 98773770 epoch_slot_no: 104970 block_no: 9076999 slot_leader_id: 8767960 size: 53155 time: 2023-07-26 02:54:21 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc15eb7bc0ea157495920733e1c61510dccf50ff0db9f3fb1efaebd14d0130d7bBlock Operator
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