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 9083569 Details
Epoch: 426 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 98907255 epoch_slot_no: 238455 block_no: 9083392 slot_leader_id: 4555377 size: 85385 time: 2023-07-27 15:59:06 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcf5ae308f4f7033706c6acbc2bdd3fef9c26fa8099714c87f5c3c8f5294b2400Block Operator
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