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 9074673 Details
Epoch: 426 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 98720337 epoch_slot_no: 51537 block_no: 9074496 slot_leader_id: 7920586 size: 87884 time: 2023-07-25 12:03:48 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0dab0f5d61c7fbbd77553a55fd76d092b389a621b8a71c1f4ddc1620f61f54ecBlock Operator
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