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 9062453 Details
Epoch: 425 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 98469038 epoch_slot_no: 232238 block_no: 9062276 slot_leader_id: 8526873 size: 82025 time: 2023-07-22 14:15:29 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe231c1561d828d354121d271098566209c40120894096c840c719757cf3fbf75Block Operator
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