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 9071395 Details
Epoch: 425 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 98652939 epoch_slot_no: 416139 block_no: 9071218 slot_leader_id: 4555561 size: 57198 time: 2023-07-24 17:20:30 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcc08d1345d1adb23b33ddff84c5e84055b07410fc40635a6a2e0903c0c9d138fBlock Operator
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