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 9095925 Details
Epoch: 427 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 99157312 epoch_slot_no: 56512 block_no: 9095748 slot_leader_id: 8526873 size: 83649 time: 2023-07-30 13:26:43 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb68b011c623620a34c06ea32522c22c54b0a1efb9c5d82493b7f22ed0663d9a4Block Operator
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