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 9094194 Details
Epoch: 427 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 99122975 epoch_slot_no: 22175 block_no: 9094017 slot_leader_id: 4735070 size: 81439 time: 2023-07-30 03:54:26 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x65b67598482f2ed323cf0f268bb65d443c94c362f1b1ba0623cf1101adf4248dBlock Operator
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