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 9089727 Details
Epoch: 426 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 99031105 epoch_slot_no: 362305 block_no: 9089550 slot_leader_id: 5616171 size: 6904 time: 2023-07-29 02:23:16 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb9526ca728ad1a036a13a7db4ec93f04faafa560bdc7bf15f99c955ad3383c13Block Operator
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