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 9051987 Details
Epoch: 425 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 98255438 epoch_slot_no: 18638 block_no: 9051810 slot_leader_id: 8526317 size: 77037 time: 2023-07-20 02:55:29 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7a7ba5e64d2d1265f1fe8c9c3d4433d5b0c2fea2931d4519356ff682139ab048Block Operator
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