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 9093442 Details
Epoch: 427 Number of transactions in block: 43 slot_no: 99106698 epoch_slot_no: 5898 block_no: 9093265 slot_leader_id: 4567800 size: 88561 time: 2023-07-29 23:23:09 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc1a6e54ef43de75cc1bf2e6302a273396973d07b9b9f75b2bba681dcbe001f9bBlock Operator
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