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 9073323 Details
Epoch: 426 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 98693292 epoch_slot_no: 24492 block_no: 9073146 slot_leader_id: 7047398 size: 81208 time: 2023-07-25 04:33:03 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x37adfead85f2b52a9a28353cf630d5146e2a74dd71b3e724dc9fcf2227010377Block Operator
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