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 9089664 Details
Epoch: 426 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 99029426 epoch_slot_no: 360626 block_no: 9089487 slot_leader_id: 8917178 size: 13485 time: 2023-07-29 01:55:17 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd7a490610fba08eac05ab8425e36864ec65f4a83ba5dd12208cdbd9d2534d7c4Block Operator
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