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 9069050 Details
Epoch: 425 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 98605175 epoch_slot_no: 368375 block_no: 9068873 slot_leader_id: 4555427 size: 38738 time: 2023-07-24 04:04:26 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3c178a6a6cc2caca22c536f87a4ba9aa1ba2f4ead7f1bdca38f12684c21b9a05Block Operator
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