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 9088594 Details
Epoch: 426 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 99007696 epoch_slot_no: 338896 block_no: 9088417 slot_leader_id: 5195649 size: 82297 time: 2023-07-28 19:53:07 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x69cf6fd37b8504b2818c6c049a2eefbfdfe527fbbfa8a86b726f0901ef12fd10Block Operator
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