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 9052529 Details
Epoch: 425 Number of transactions in block: 48 slot_no: 98266584 epoch_slot_no: 29784 block_no: 9052352 slot_leader_id: 8757421 size: 87774 time: 2023-07-20 06:01:15 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1cd86a2be654e7ae3c71dadaaa8687cca57af86d25c98153bb2bf749b015b0d8Block Operator
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