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 9027239 Details
Epoch: 423 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 97745880 epoch_slot_no: 373080 block_no: 9027062 slot_leader_id: 5237644 size: 69286 time: 2023-07-14 05:22:51 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3e3a4e201fb933cda9c31b18739619f18e57079be95d18bdce95e7c35c1f8b0dBlock Operator
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