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 9071852 Details
Epoch: 425 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 98662786 epoch_slot_no: 425986 block_no: 9071675 slot_leader_id: 8926663 size: 87647 time: 2023-07-24 20:04:37 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7ef9d24d6457d1219b24ca809b5ca216e94a3cda3865e2403361d6ce05379a25Block Operator
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