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 9075760 Details
Epoch: 426 Number of transactions in block: 46 slot_no: 98743396 epoch_slot_no: 74596 block_no: 9075583 slot_leader_id: 4570659 size: 85325 time: 2023-07-25 18:28:07 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe7abbe9daa775b4e8bd8c889365491e8b3b58d2a82f164c80fa97d98ef881056Block Operator
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