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 9078638 Details
Epoch: 426 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 98803799 epoch_slot_no: 134999 block_no: 9078461 slot_leader_id: 6600591 size: 18516 time: 2023-07-26 11:14:50 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb70c809233fd6a87c0bf2c58bf8e77d54132bac7d5badf915d800e1c8c5b5d8dBlock Operator
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