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 9085743 Details
Epoch: 426 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 98950649 epoch_slot_no: 281849 block_no: 9085566 slot_leader_id: 8997028 size: 28002 time: 2023-07-28 04:02:20 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9d31e6c0a9a7c932349a65e760c21bc3e6016af14c0562eae91344b2c0959024Block Operator
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