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 9061437 Details
Epoch: 425 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 98448013 epoch_slot_no: 211213 block_no: 9061260 slot_leader_id: 7046729 size: 33806 time: 2023-07-22 08:25:04 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4e899094d6e8714cb6905b1b5815b61eef5fe5aa1ec64e08677b5bb8925b5618Block Operator
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