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 9061277 Details
Epoch: 425 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 98444906 epoch_slot_no: 208106 block_no: 9061100 slot_leader_id: 5026460 size: 60727 time: 2023-07-22 07:33:17 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6e2520920e024f66296118b3161ceae178b077f36b6a9b131af8444bd98aef57Block Operator
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