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 9027903 Details
Epoch: 423 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 97758827 epoch_slot_no: 386027 block_no: 9027726 slot_leader_id: 9027903 size: 46645 time: 2023-07-14 08:58:38 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x99c21c9bed3b0468d92377a100d0355ccfb33ff8ccd78f11ddaeb81767907157Block Operator
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