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 9094994 Details
Epoch: 427 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 99139449 epoch_slot_no: 38649 block_no: 9094817 slot_leader_id: 7231972 size: 55157 time: 2023-07-30 08:29:00 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x57cd100af311cf6fc10d891b3816b4a4cf91589cbc2b793331e72324a7e6f17dBlock Operator
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