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 9026059 Details
Epoch: 423 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 97721881 epoch_slot_no: 349081 block_no: 9025882 slot_leader_id: 6023333 size: 74851 time: 2023-07-13 22:42:52 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x53e3a7c41a485e9cf182f6075dfc3e44fe60a026ea36edd49c0f49b87721cb0aBlock Operator
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