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 9063947 Details
Epoch: 425 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 98500811 epoch_slot_no: 264011 block_no: 9063770 slot_leader_id: 5414268 size: 81007 time: 2023-07-22 23:05:02 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8a4a56e7aca76cf028cd4b37cb3fbdaa93a86dea3e52a134ca133849c2f6e6f4Block Operator
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