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 9081220 Details
Epoch: 426 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 98858368 epoch_slot_no: 189568 block_no: 9081043 slot_leader_id: 6083174 size: 24436 time: 2023-07-27 02:24:19 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8461f1f20d747350ffc0854cf376e7fbfb79a2bb48bb2fa848e17dcd8a2d758bBlock Operator
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