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 9077905 Details
Epoch: 426 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 98788655 epoch_slot_no: 119855 block_no: 9077728 slot_leader_id: 8917463 size: 50531 time: 2023-07-26 07:02:26 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb03485a50fcf4de7e695af6fc92f84f291a1c6cb949c496f84e9c8520d3bbf8dBlock Operator
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