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 9027305 Details
Epoch: 423 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 97747055 epoch_slot_no: 374255 block_no: 9027128 slot_leader_id: 4575489 size: 32453 time: 2023-07-14 05:42:26 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0be0608605449dc37c617de5b2215dbc4860cd7520bd263f87e60dd2f9eda52bBlock Operator
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