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 9062665 Details
Epoch: 425 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 98473292 epoch_slot_no: 236492 block_no: 9062488 slot_leader_id: 8486942 size: 87366 time: 2023-07-22 15:26:23 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x668f38fb9a3edcf3b8275456650fb8a402c2a4cf28e93f6f47bb4074e7ca4acaBlock Operator
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