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 9089738 Details
Epoch: 426 Number of transactions in block: 40 slot_no: 99031305 epoch_slot_no: 362505 block_no: 9089561 slot_leader_id: 5428364 size: 49960 time: 2023-07-29 02:26:36 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x54bcce2dd2632457907500e4906d63ea996987f870cc8bdc5282ba358cc9f1b7Block Operator
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