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 9073566 Details
Epoch: 426 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 98697473 epoch_slot_no: 28673 block_no: 9073389 slot_leader_id: 7046496 size: 47944 time: 2023-07-25 05:42:44 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x557302c5e6d0d3fcc2b68dbeb0b2b4517fba800b9796448e17b5c899548e468dBlock Operator
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