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 9088152 Details
Epoch: 426 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 98998711 epoch_slot_no: 329911 block_no: 9087975 slot_leader_id: 7046819 size: 80855 time: 2023-07-28 17:23:22 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x239dc2a9104b9032ddb19b9b0cd24ab4a8c9c4bf5d8239cc17d1145c1d36cd03Block Operator
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