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 9095569 Details
Epoch: 427 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 99150619 epoch_slot_no: 49819 block_no: 9095392 slot_leader_id: 9075325 size: 3637 time: 2023-07-30 11:35:10 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x82a7ae7c2bb9cf815b0f9a0088d55783b9bb0861755695d74c431a7d7d55b9feBlock Operator
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