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 9097756 Details
Epoch: 427 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 99194204 epoch_slot_no: 93404 block_no: 9097579 slot_leader_id: 9088404 size: 82398 time: 2023-07-30 23:41:35 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5ee951336956620cc4d200545a5a74fec505519a2d85e3424f9b54a28370a835Block Operator
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