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 9093444 Details
Epoch: 427 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 99106723 epoch_slot_no: 5923 block_no: 9093267 slot_leader_id: 7645970 size: 88163 time: 2023-07-29 23:23:34 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xef94d18a78811fcd9bd8fbc231618d8bfcd50131dc2f68ac6a630c13d41db7d4Block Operator
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