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 9085198 Details
Epoch: 426 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 98939363 epoch_slot_no: 270563 block_no: 9085021 slot_leader_id: 5023593 size: 80442 time: 2023-07-28 00:54:14 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x750bd568e4f7af17453f7c60ecd5ef86a4b806aba6f8d22d86c86a547443b0f5Block Operator
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