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 9091410 Details
Epoch: 426 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 99065039 epoch_slot_no: 396239 block_no: 9091233 slot_leader_id: 8633489 size: 57645 time: 2023-07-29 11:48:50 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x26a21bacb7b8ab933c27182ed7df2749c6f28d13401c8b4aa2b6326f62dc795bBlock Operator
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