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 9090489 Details
Epoch: 426 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 99045717 epoch_slot_no: 376917 block_no: 9090312 slot_leader_id: 7046986 size: 43224 time: 2023-07-29 06:26:48 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x619127b8716eed72d2b0d7169e796d4ba1b49c28382315a45a89dd8abd3118a1Block Operator
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