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 9088554 Details
Epoch: 426 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 99006886 epoch_slot_no: 338086 block_no: 9088377 slot_leader_id: 5707820 size: 70580 time: 2023-07-28 19:39:37 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0c7b21c0b2e8bf7702627b33ba99097255f5375d8491a67e9950ef95a8683e45Block Operator
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