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 9051490 Details
Epoch: 425 Number of transactions in block: 58 slot_no: 98245192 epoch_slot_no: 8392 block_no: 9051313 slot_leader_id: 5691591 size: 83772 time: 2023-07-20 00:04:43 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x823dc9e5338de5ce1f1e1a19b2f25dfe90f982ceacaebf49a78f220316d3775fBlock Operator
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