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 9079937 Details
Epoch: 426 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 98831471 epoch_slot_no: 162671 block_no: 9079760 slot_leader_id: 5046367 size: 48648 time: 2023-07-26 18:56:02 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x27567bef1788d49da8ffa646aad496aa0bb16b930657b909fc7122c85353d5bfBlock Operator
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