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 9096153 Details
Epoch: 427 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 99162215 epoch_slot_no: 61415 block_no: 9095976 slot_leader_id: 6271615 size: 35419 time: 2023-07-30 14:48:26 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x015e93e7fcbdbe809e7cfe20141a1b18c295f964647ce83a0e1b50fc928146c2Block Operator
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