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 9096787 Details
Epoch: 427 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 99175136 epoch_slot_no: 74336 block_no: 9096610 slot_leader_id: 8973088 size: 87392 time: 2023-07-30 18:23:47 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x93d2ecb7226ed1b7972b2aa96551b8f66353415c235aa79f161850d6c810dbc9Block Operator
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