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 9084635 Details
Epoch: 426 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 98928952 epoch_slot_no: 260152 block_no: 9084458 slot_leader_id: 6928075 size: 86028 time: 2023-07-27 22:00:43 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2b889bafa872e124961f99892ea140ec1bf5c30bda873dd792827452d1a451a1Block Operator
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