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 9079115 Details
Epoch: 426 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 98814226 epoch_slot_no: 145426 block_no: 9078938 slot_leader_id: 7076804 size: 37540 time: 2023-07-26 14:08:37 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x22f3aa8deda811d6ec3afc5b9cfb648de87a0395f38b36992cb9e963beb2ffb6Block Operator
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