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 9090654 Details
Epoch: 426 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 99048896 epoch_slot_no: 380096 block_no: 9090477 slot_leader_id: 7046600 size: 88792 time: 2023-07-29 07:19:47 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x49863d8c1462701b8ac2983795e5829bbbab49b29c2636b87b17490a32367a34Block Operator
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