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 9067645 Details
Epoch: 425 Number of transactions in block: 41 slot_no: 98576791 epoch_slot_no: 339991 block_no: 9067468 slot_leader_id: 5412073 size: 88653 time: 2023-07-23 20:11:22 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x95a54264d1e6728a315c9aba9cdcbebf5006b9dc0a0264b88a8c2ee4f47c19a2Block Operator
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