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 9067922 Details
Epoch: 425 Number of transactions in block: 48 slot_no: 98581891 epoch_slot_no: 345091 block_no: 9067745 slot_leader_id: 5246212 size: 86477 time: 2023-07-23 21:36:22 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7890acd157d3c7d7f58cae772df70f5bac64bb74fb012de0aa5d399d9e69b73aBlock Operator
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