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 9079283 Details
Epoch: 426 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 98817757 epoch_slot_no: 148957 block_no: 9079106 slot_leader_id: 9079283 size: 55494 time: 2023-07-26 15:07:28 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc40b45d45b32270c61905be361b19e561e6bb4762d3542525c7adb66497f0d13Block Operator
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