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 9080943 Details
Epoch: 426 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 98852296 epoch_slot_no: 183496 block_no: 9080766 slot_leader_id: 5386194 size: 63322 time: 2023-07-27 00:43:07 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe0955290e1de7710dd7d38c3de24fc8e831906b9db397221eba85f098666b799Block Operator
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