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 9085930 Details
Epoch: 426 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 98954578 epoch_slot_no: 285778 block_no: 9085753 slot_leader_id: 6248077 size: 15561 time: 2023-07-28 05:07:49 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x143df553ad701f30f4d5a2df06f9b99bbf4f75378ba40d76a66a73883c04acf3Block Operator
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