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 9094686 Details
Epoch: 427 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 99132900 epoch_slot_no: 32100 block_no: 9094509 slot_leader_id: 6554340 size: 85421 time: 2023-07-30 06:39:51 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa2b677566249f09aa32ccccf9f71863ceea2fdfc5c1a0ae4e00cd4e9f61eeca2Block Operator
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