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 9027436 Details
Epoch: 423 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 97749494 epoch_slot_no: 376694 block_no: 9027259 slot_leader_id: 5369783 size: 40225 time: 2023-07-14 06:23:05 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa389899363d340691d93d45ecdeb8cd7edcd9ce6a4b543d32008f12168033c91Block Operator
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