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 9073949 Details
Epoch: 426 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 98705428 epoch_slot_no: 36628 block_no: 9073772 slot_leader_id: 9009620 size: 70005 time: 2023-07-25 07:55:19 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6efc63ff943dffe27745caa974a3aa0452b68c39fed78ed316fbdcf39301ff89Block Operator
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