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 9084465 Details
Epoch: 426 Number of transactions in block: 48 slot_no: 98925256 epoch_slot_no: 256456 block_no: 9084288 slot_leader_id: 4577845 size: 88201 time: 2023-07-27 20:59:07 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5e0494a3e632433f3772ec4a593d70f95351051205ea2eeedcb75b6662e40f1aBlock Operator
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