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 9052351 Details
Epoch: 425 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 98262709 epoch_slot_no: 25909 block_no: 9052174 slot_leader_id: 4588641 size: 88179 time: 2023-07-20 04:56:40 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf9c5fdd22bb2a982e5ee3b087bf9544ed792a30cfd9b0e275dded4809ff0d1ceBlock Operator
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