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 9097055 Details
Epoch: 427 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 99180273 epoch_slot_no: 79473 block_no: 9096878 slot_leader_id: 5194479 size: 88542 time: 2023-07-30 19:49:24 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8e4dab7d082555786977e92f4e7fa781f577ad900ab27ef6c20209270e85ea24Block Operator
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