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 9062868 Details
Epoch: 425 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 98477295 epoch_slot_no: 240495 block_no: 9062691 slot_leader_id: 6134495 size: 64072 time: 2023-07-22 16:33:06 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc710052c4feb89aa1f0a7a75bb7bcbc8386293c44985262bc33d6f4e4fde5969Block Operator
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