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 9075870 Details
Epoch: 426 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 98745764 epoch_slot_no: 76964 block_no: 9075693 slot_leader_id: 4580757 size: 20961 time: 2023-07-25 19:07:35 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc8d6a9cbd471a35b40eb228c181d87902073c8c6084b6e832b91e0042075bed1Block Operator
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