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 9091277 Details
Epoch: 426 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 99062273 epoch_slot_no: 393473 block_no: 9091100 slot_leader_id: 5833644 size: 56496 time: 2023-07-29 11:02:44 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xff8400da05d9fa2b9dec2cdce4db9ddd94f3c2ecf6477be16275585ab15f07c4Block Operator
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