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 9027166 Details
Epoch: 423 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 97744670 epoch_slot_no: 371870 block_no: 9026989 slot_leader_id: 4981904 size: 88850 time: 2023-07-14 05:02:41 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa7f95ea913674d433e9b49834584856e1ca3215293ebd583959b4768005ff24eBlock Operator
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