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 9079239 Details
Epoch: 426 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 98816843 epoch_slot_no: 148043 block_no: 9079062 slot_leader_id: 6023333 size: 70469 time: 2023-07-26 14:52:14 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x14992eac6eed8acb9e90a0c50e49384e5be326ebd0250600b58130be4572dc87Block Operator
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