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 9015154 Details
Epoch: 423 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 97498791 epoch_slot_no: 125991 block_no: 9014977 slot_leader_id: 7123775 size: 82025 time: 2023-07-11 08:44:42 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcb760d4aeb238962481904f11649ab43c6b40537a1800234e8915196a5fad272Block Operator
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