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 9074210 Details
Epoch: 426 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 98710715 epoch_slot_no: 41915 block_no: 9074033 slot_leader_id: 5412888 size: 61804 time: 2023-07-25 09:23:26 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2cfcd0ff1a16c0aa306fd0d02da96affb417b3f2bcfa5b8421ae3a36f56c156dBlock Operator
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