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 9091677 Details
Epoch: 426 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 99070451 epoch_slot_no: 401651 block_no: 9091500 slot_leader_id: 4558367 size: 76202 time: 2023-07-29 13:19:02 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x18e80087ee1487746ba73131531e76b3d26155f37803e1fe7b4d2f9437af8a35Block Operator
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