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 9087421 Details
Epoch: 426 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 98984827 epoch_slot_no: 316027 block_no: 9087244 slot_leader_id: 4664808 size: 28656 time: 2023-07-28 13:31:58 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x08d9a863497a3ac25a72b162970c468b1181cd61db0bb6450d9fa1235f1a9cf1Block Operator
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