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 9027335 Details
Epoch: 423 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 97747516 epoch_slot_no: 374716 block_no: 9027158 slot_leader_id: 4572916 size: 12476 time: 2023-07-14 05:50:07 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x310ae431a2fbba33d2970f3d7f4d9b2f965eb8267a1867b99b33c25792b89a8aBlock Operator
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