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 9025457 Details
Epoch: 423 Number of transactions in block: 48 slot_no: 97709195 epoch_slot_no: 336395 block_no: 9025280 slot_leader_id: 9008880 size: 77915 time: 2023-07-13 19:11:26 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x16da3d18ce81a035b53d1cfc9ac7167f0852186568d52a90050c9e50dd420cddBlock Operator
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