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 9086763 Details
Epoch: 426 Number of transactions in block: 56 slot_no: 98971823 epoch_slot_no: 303023 block_no: 9086586 slot_leader_id: 7046496 size: 86879 time: 2023-07-28 09:55:14 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa9995ea4dc13d8f4c3554b36575cdbbb41d9ff97dc2b5ec29f324dd8ef1f5bb7Block Operator
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