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 9097518 Details
Epoch: 427 Number of transactions in block: 45 slot_no: 99189059 epoch_slot_no: 88259 block_no: 9097341 slot_leader_id: 6008285 size: 87702 time: 2023-07-30 22:15:50 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x85e2fafedd50c4bce2553ee0740cc48cdbb5d810834a4a876a199beef06d4f84Block Operator
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