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 9088338 Details
Epoch: 426 Number of transactions in block: 60 slot_no: 99002707 epoch_slot_no: 333907 block_no: 9088161 slot_leader_id: 4598177 size: 83657 time: 2023-07-28 18:29:58 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbf313e960f7e724ee49eb0a789c1795e18be686e029c1b74f5f2a512c53af4bcBlock Operator
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