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 9027354 Details
Epoch: 423 Number of transactions in block: 68 slot_no: 97748033 epoch_slot_no: 375233 block_no: 9027177 slot_leader_id: 5432445 size: 87455 time: 2023-07-14 05:58:44 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6c160bd4c898b095f069ad8ffdbf7bad32ccf7ff8707485fd33533ef73629396Block Operator
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