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 9063797 Details
Epoch: 425 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 98497468 epoch_slot_no: 260668 block_no: 9063620 slot_leader_id: 9036827 size: 82514 time: 2023-07-22 22:09:19 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x69a1ada5fb053ee84ebc22ae9f0e9030a16d30ec7ffdff4f774d133e138a9c5bBlock Operator
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