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 9063164 Details
Epoch: 425 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 98483591 epoch_slot_no: 246791 block_no: 9062987 slot_leader_id: 5023879 size: 88385 time: 2023-07-22 18:18:02 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1a67b1c25e7884019bfcf2827b67a139b345cf08db743f06b6c166c49cfd79beBlock Operator
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