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 9093909 Details
Epoch: 427 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 99116871 epoch_slot_no: 16071 block_no: 9093732 slot_leader_id: 4565685 size: 74786 time: 2023-07-30 02:12:42 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd145150eb4bfe41e1fd5479fb9601095792891057129e41e38f55947a498d545Block Operator
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