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 9085803 Details
Epoch: 426 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 98952105 epoch_slot_no: 283305 block_no: 9085626 slot_leader_id: 6384519 size: 9114 time: 2023-07-28 04:26:36 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6fff51b8ca73411524612dfde2b345f15f29c77aab5a4e4bec6da1e7fd860a48Block Operator
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