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 9079929 Details
Epoch: 426 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 98831357 epoch_slot_no: 162557 block_no: 9079752 slot_leader_id: 6192730 size: 40139 time: 2023-07-26 18:54:08 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x23557e3423656641ce0e710d6923b3cf8b811e0131793a8b1c95f416e2f9ab69Block Operator
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