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 9050563 Details
Epoch: 424 Number of transactions in block: 47 slot_no: 98226374 epoch_slot_no: 421574 block_no: 9050386 slot_leader_id: 7581720 size: 87973 time: 2023-07-19 18:51:05 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x115632f05bfe575103fe405f852f731a86a420d3d918879d11326037e4b6c342Block Operator
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