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 9051440 Details
Epoch: 425 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 98244082 epoch_slot_no: 7282 block_no: 9051263 slot_leader_id: 5533593 size: 84642 time: 2023-07-19 23:46:13 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb71f697360971ff1ae3cd02376973fb949f2237ad1e393e589912f531c40458dBlock Operator
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