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 9050674 Details
Epoch: 424 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 98228350 epoch_slot_no: 423550 block_no: 9050497 slot_leader_id: 9033778 size: 26643 time: 2023-07-19 19:24:01 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbd77f20aea5591b2f2c2e5d66ae4cc81a5ce916cfab9b548b620b6f22dfbf6b9Block Operator
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