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 9083815 Details
Epoch: 426 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 98912193 epoch_slot_no: 243393 block_no: 9083638 slot_leader_id: 4557910 size: 83458 time: 2023-07-27 17:21:24 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8d32a369c9d9a2e66577c67fbad08bab99a11c53c07cf49262c2b3ca6304ab15Block Operator
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