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 9096269 Details
Epoch: 427 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 99164559 epoch_slot_no: 63759 block_no: 9096092 slot_leader_id: 7046600 size: 76840 time: 2023-07-30 15:27:30 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9d63fb60741e55d14ded334b98f956e5fe5bec645372e962869260a291bf1c32Block Operator
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