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 9012095 Details
Epoch: 423 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 97432960 epoch_slot_no: 60160 block_no: 9011918 slot_leader_id: 5533593 size: 86679 time: 2023-07-10 14:27:31 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa15ba6d7fb8999b8a6032483d0c93aeef043290176aee2bae764170e24732021Block Operator
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