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 9085101 Details
Epoch: 426 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 98937442 epoch_slot_no: 268642 block_no: 9084924 slot_leader_id: 8873656 size: 10646 time: 2023-07-28 00:22:13 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb07b9f96fa8821a8f964a761a9efc89439778469be0a55ea460768f15d62debaBlock Operator
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