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 9082984 Details
Epoch: 426 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 98895190 epoch_slot_no: 226390 block_no: 9082807 slot_leader_id: 4557910 size: 88421 time: 2023-07-27 12:38:01 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x20d98602aabd7f31c5f409f5d2c8c1601c54b891160fd16f755d680fd034c083Block Operator
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