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 9071214 Details
Epoch: 425 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 98649590 epoch_slot_no: 412790 block_no: 9071037 slot_leader_id: 4593473 size: 83930 time: 2023-07-24 16:24:41 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8b937c202e8cff520cb6e55de66e221f4c1d056a9e26f3c8ee305d343410c188Block Operator
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