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 9062860 Details
Epoch: 425 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 98477106 epoch_slot_no: 240306 block_no: 9062683 slot_leader_id: 5707820 size: 23915 time: 2023-07-22 16:29:57 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcbff3e205265bd3a4e09cb23e6b4bf463f564ae2d4532db61f5a9b084082edc2Block Operator
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