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 9094562 Details
Epoch: 427 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 99130046 epoch_slot_no: 29246 block_no: 9094385 slot_leader_id: 5087110 size: 8006 time: 2023-07-30 05:52:17 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8d965adbe0621fa08bcbd0bf86afbc9718b3b4aa6f48c393df0a82bc3ccd0a4bBlock Operator
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