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 9090702 Details
Epoch: 426 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 99049772 epoch_slot_no: 380972 block_no: 9090525 slot_leader_id: 5046367 size: 22798 time: 2023-07-29 07:34:23 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x72db6ccf0631339c663d5d9f29bc9f9225b856597909763900b9d06bd46ead16Block Operator
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