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 9064949 Details
Epoch: 425 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 98521823 epoch_slot_no: 285023 block_no: 9064772 slot_leader_id: 8863209 size: 35582 time: 2023-07-23 04:55:14 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfeba959da0d4bca2951cb4411c3d4bb97f9b97ba744e65c3d6d0d5dc21a34ed6Block Operator
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