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 9070078 Details
Epoch: 425 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 98626371 epoch_slot_no: 389571 block_no: 9069901 slot_leader_id: 8967253 size: 16847 time: 2023-07-24 09:57:42 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x463fc0021b9699e2a313ff1cf0ad01b937d6c3ac689621c9c5a11df23f77852cBlock Operator
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