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 9060836 Details
Epoch: 425 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 98435240 epoch_slot_no: 198440 block_no: 9060659 slot_leader_id: 5559084 size: 25284 time: 2023-07-22 04:52:11 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x68f38857230bb53d32f6e0f7f2ec000f7c6a12eb386eb0ee3c3a1afa11a00d08Block Operator
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