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 9025545 Details
Epoch: 423 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 97711420 epoch_slot_no: 338620 block_no: 9025368 slot_leader_id: 5691591 size: 87649 time: 2023-07-13 19:48:31 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x038c4a632e1f9ef82c271fe5fd1d14395eed004feeb9922fa609810742885ab0Block Operator
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