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 9027226 Details
Epoch: 423 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 97745686 epoch_slot_no: 372886 block_no: 9027049 slot_leader_id: 4736553 size: 41559 time: 2023-07-14 05:19:37 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0169f3509d904f9bb0b06466b6c39c930b0dc5575277a9a0754a0ba4782142a0Block Operator
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