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 9050074 Details
Epoch: 424 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 98215822 epoch_slot_no: 411022 block_no: 9049897 slot_leader_id: 4577316 size: 88560 time: 2023-07-19 15:55:13 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x604db7eacff3e0e295536efd9d64df210fa746f1c6b5787c55dc3cbe6c7489a7Block Operator
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