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 9063932 Details
Epoch: 425 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 98500513 epoch_slot_no: 263713 block_no: 9063755 slot_leader_id: 4573058 size: 49622 time: 2023-07-22 23:00:04 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x37438c7b7d8b6167b156c2c761316f239ccf10ad5d6d050c8b8077ecebb92e07Block Operator
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