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 9060247 Details
Epoch: 425 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 98423075 epoch_slot_no: 186275 block_no: 9060070 slot_leader_id: 4887481 size: 31414 time: 2023-07-22 01:29:26 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4b92f96d9478c7736aaa85cd6e184a3a2cd2f5ca8736510d5f7ed09e66e15541Block Operator
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