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 9025789 Details
Epoch: 423 Number of transactions in block: 46 slot_no: 97716427 epoch_slot_no: 343627 block_no: 9025612 slot_leader_id: 5965784 size: 87852 time: 2023-07-13 21:11:58 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbbc0a9be28babb3fb98af21202c864f6de768e870a1b0f4ac31ae234a9404f66Block Operator
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