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 9071158 Details
Epoch: 425 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 98648560 epoch_slot_no: 411760 block_no: 9070981 slot_leader_id: 4567800 size: 88991 time: 2023-07-24 16:07:31 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf473b99b8670e5ececab0fc71475baa9a8cfc9e773dbb48b3a8956cff9438395Block Operator
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