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 9067113 Details
Epoch: 425 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 98566080 epoch_slot_no: 329280 block_no: 9066936 slot_leader_id: 7046472 size: 56528 time: 2023-07-23 17:12:51 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe41df29a1248cb8d7ffdd454ac8b669cc36aaaf92ec2269f3ec13c2966cdc4a5Block Operator
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