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 9072753 Details
Epoch: 426 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 98681094 epoch_slot_no: 12294 block_no: 9072576 slot_leader_id: 7046439 size: 9725 time: 2023-07-25 01:09:45 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6f5a53c2cd09bad7e20d0e642a22e08c94f5d0ae0e7844bd74ed377a03cc5520Block Operator
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