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 9072626 Details
Epoch: 426 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 98678586 epoch_slot_no: 9786 block_no: 9072449 slot_leader_id: 4557910 size: 61604 time: 2023-07-25 00:27:57 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5a9b6b4cae6b499e4d014eeedb7358e2940834cb835844e931b50c51d8da98eaBlock Operator
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