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 9051276 Details
Epoch: 425 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 98240330 epoch_slot_no: 3530 block_no: 9051099 slot_leader_id: 4555561 size: 88122 time: 2023-07-19 22:43:41 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x275a30adccd54e5f0336e4c2f0157e1be4927dec47bea288d84d3bf6e5e88ef5Block Operator
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