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 9027962 Details
Epoch: 423 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 97760419 epoch_slot_no: 387619 block_no: 9027785 slot_leader_id: 8404251 size: 81072 time: 2023-07-14 09:25:10 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x00721a36b7d54f785ffc5aae829fc9bd2d1d0a9debf74c9078807f599aae6a6cBlock Operator
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