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 9005929 Details
Epoch: 422 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 97306454 epoch_slot_no: 365654 block_no: 9005752 slot_leader_id: 6037890 size: 61767 time: 2023-07-09 03:19:05 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x962e25357b60d4d0607af606470d0ff482988741f1a3fd0a076e462769136849Block Operator
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