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 9078176 Details
Epoch: 426 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 98793602 epoch_slot_no: 124802 block_no: 9077999 slot_leader_id: 5262262 size: 54921 time: 2023-07-26 08:24:53 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x402aa0b307cc2c99f8610c0b67e8540e5507af804d8e418676bee695317b5f0eBlock Operator
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