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 9068374 Details
Epoch: 425 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 98591410 epoch_slot_no: 354610 block_no: 9068197 slot_leader_id: 7046600 size: 88787 time: 2023-07-24 00:15:01 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x816c37691ed870c600d45b4957fb5e28e78a859ff34524712cb07286addf90e0Block Operator
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