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 9086745 Details
Epoch: 426 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 98971438 epoch_slot_no: 302638 block_no: 9086568 slot_leader_id: 4556883 size: 33270 time: 2023-07-28 09:48:49 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3358be8fd6e80ac19e7c883732343d7cde73f35cc47d764d605f6f20582b9adaBlock Operator
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