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 9074990 Details
Epoch: 426 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 98727013 epoch_slot_no: 58213 block_no: 9074813 slot_leader_id: 8862943 size: 38262 time: 2023-07-25 13:55:04 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x574ef1b91cda2d01ba769fb95d1d73fa42f7d15caf0161e6ed365d3734b9d751Block Operator
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