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 9070765 Details
Epoch: 425 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 98640545 epoch_slot_no: 403745 block_no: 9070588 slot_leader_id: 8863017 size: 13919 time: 2023-07-24 13:53:56 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x85d2b5bcd3a5df0417db0db4e20f5bc49b022ebf62658718285dfdc60a508b6fBlock Operator
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