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 9063411 Details
Epoch: 425 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 98488645 epoch_slot_no: 251845 block_no: 9063234 slot_leader_id: 6248077 size: 29271 time: 2023-07-22 19:42:16 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x152de2693b42e5cac0b915dd3b14bde480a71f5555cb429864acf1e706b8d05eBlock Operator
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