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 9074788 Details
Epoch: 426 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 98722576 epoch_slot_no: 53776 block_no: 9074611 slot_leader_id: 4595854 size: 78911 time: 2023-07-25 12:41:07 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x825890a3f3c4ae94d4f1177073705127e8dbbc9ca355f05a0d39895d9ea7c836Block Operator
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