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 9026222 Details
Epoch: 423 Number of transactions in block: 76 slot_no: 97725463 epoch_slot_no: 352663 block_no: 9026045 slot_leader_id: 4788203 size: 84593 time: 2023-07-13 23:42:34 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x14c5b2c4a8b1c3fa8ffeb0bb43815ebb0f52e5f610596420c52d5c1cfe2e3fc9Block Operator
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