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 9090687 Details
Epoch: 426 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 99049568 epoch_slot_no: 380768 block_no: 9090510 slot_leader_id: 4595854 size: 31733 time: 2023-07-29 07:30:59 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9bb2183551b99305d7508942cd8f3ca1fe9b38c81d1b498f17e9e9b684651b93Block Operator
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