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 9092769 Details
Epoch: 426 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 99093168 epoch_slot_no: 424368 block_no: 9092592 slot_leader_id: 8863281 size: 18745 time: 2023-07-29 19:37:39 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xafdc81158dba6aee111d1eaad96a2782d9409eaaf79e9d471e4ed5c24f82c9efBlock Operator
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