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 9025130 Details
Epoch: 423 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 97702656 epoch_slot_no: 329856 block_no: 9024953 slot_leader_id: 4876178 size: 88207 time: 2023-07-13 17:22:27 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8704ada8bac485813051749a90d4467bac9979b584f1dbf3f446b6a196efdeb3Block Operator
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