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 9051049 Details
Epoch: 424 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 98235915 epoch_slot_no: 431115 block_no: 9050872 slot_leader_id: 6177465 size: 87606 time: 2023-07-19 21:30:06 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x087bf81d6352aecea5c86df661362332bad20e93793cef106a989428b2258d40Block Operator
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