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 9082449 Details
Epoch: 426 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 98884060 epoch_slot_no: 215260 block_no: 9082272 slot_leader_id: 8665497 size: 5940 time: 2023-07-27 09:32:31 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf80379f9b866c095885b9520956601e602f5fc4c0d9c3f5ac3b2f1e4bf15294bBlock Operator
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