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 9090926 Details
Epoch: 426 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 99054825 epoch_slot_no: 386025 block_no: 9090749 slot_leader_id: 7046729 size: 49214 time: 2023-07-29 08:58:36 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb70b13a3db8e26c233023fc660f4700e4d1f148e7ba2caae7c05f954b81af38cBlock Operator
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