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 9028603 Details
Epoch: 423 Number of transactions in block: 45 slot_no: 97774062 epoch_slot_no: 401262 block_no: 9028426 slot_leader_id: 5257656 size: 88216 time: 2023-07-14 13:12:33 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x82f41ec444aa027b5300cd4f00e8cff6d37373c8a916e38654f6ec57c35aa335Block Operator
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