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 9073584 Details
Epoch: 426 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 98697852 epoch_slot_no: 29052 block_no: 9073407 slot_leader_id: 5046367 size: 43889 time: 2023-07-25 05:49:03 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa5e93940d9fc4a23af56f72df02a04d18f14682899a7f64e1881c19c15a7dc49Block Operator
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