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 9026253 Details
Epoch: 423 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 97726178 epoch_slot_no: 353378 block_no: 9026076 slot_leader_id: 7046819 size: 86205 time: 2023-07-13 23:54:29 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfe3f1f74f0f25783084239f225df8bc75aa8442fc817c9325597c4c82dc52d0fBlock Operator
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