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 9087457 Details
Epoch: 426 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 98985718 epoch_slot_no: 316918 block_no: 9087280 slot_leader_id: 6489664 size: 88904 time: 2023-07-28 13:46:49 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x266b783fa1cb1b1e850d3e2e7fdff11cafc956b8cf4b2c945671f22b8978673aBlock Operator
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