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 9062747 Details
Epoch: 425 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 98475031 epoch_slot_no: 238231 block_no: 9062570 slot_leader_id: 7123775 size: 84144 time: 2023-07-22 15:55:22 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x78c51cfa460bd26676a86003f811d2950a052a9e4048be656ce00f2badb2e63dBlock Operator
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