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 9077398 Details
Epoch: 426 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 98778175 epoch_slot_no: 109375 block_no: 9077221 slot_leader_id: 5023567 size: 1499 time: 2023-07-26 04:07:46 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2b1ef990d5de0bce9192def85f5d38fc2983e43b5b48da80e800342bd43318cbBlock Operator
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