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 9076025 Details
Epoch: 426 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 98749075 epoch_slot_no: 80275 block_no: 9075848 slot_leader_id: 5046367 size: 88731 time: 2023-07-25 20:02:46 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xac9f29fabae87de15f2f779fc599022fec6e12cefe33c7015cd9fb8d31131f3eBlock Operator
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