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 9025463 Details
Epoch: 423 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 97709355 epoch_slot_no: 336555 block_no: 9025286 slot_leader_id: 6271615 size: 88570 time: 2023-07-13 19:14:06 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdfc13feb9e929a92fc70f303969362dae64ef78ed323f8a50b297d77c3d7f1f3Block Operator
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