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 9089457 Details
Epoch: 426 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 99025299 epoch_slot_no: 356499 block_no: 9089280 slot_leader_id: 4671535 size: 76618 time: 2023-07-29 00:46:30 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb52737b354abd30cfe8addce3661f120d63107b135d5fbaf4773cbb2d7a97232Block Operator
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