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 9083484 Details
Epoch: 426 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 98905586 epoch_slot_no: 236786 block_no: 9083307 slot_leader_id: 5369783 size: 77906 time: 2023-07-27 15:31:17 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x51dbd45e68d00bfd6c201840c76abe6a02a63c62cf72235aefe625be24861f09Block Operator
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