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 9084880 Details
Epoch: 426 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 98933618 epoch_slot_no: 264818 block_no: 9084703 slot_leader_id: 7046986 size: 86442 time: 2023-07-27 23:18:29 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x48c28345ab84bb66f0eeab2accdf38a368f3551c39daae873121e3b269a6bdc6Block Operator
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