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 9025919 Details
Epoch: 423 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 97718937 epoch_slot_no: 346137 block_no: 9025742 slot_leader_id: 8526358 size: 87026 time: 2023-07-13 21:53:48 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x30bc8385f6341ec532acd1489a7576f00164cd4fc1ff0b3e8ca75a9dc3999b74Block Operator
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