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 9067787 Details
Epoch: 425 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 98579321 epoch_slot_no: 342521 block_no: 9067610 slot_leader_id: 5414268 size: 78978 time: 2023-07-23 20:53:32 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa8ba66a530e33d72db1f79d0b9d8f55d5ce58607738a95ce3e7efcdf01242b5cBlock Operator
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