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 9096588 Details
Epoch: 427 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 99170799 epoch_slot_no: 69999 block_no: 9096411 slot_leader_id: 7123775 size: 72365 time: 2023-07-30 17:11:30 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xce90d145e13b5c282873c5d78b8c600a1a6b866e4c13fcc1076447e7623305d2Block Operator
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