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 9052709 Details
Epoch: 425 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 98270718 epoch_slot_no: 33918 block_no: 9052532 slot_leader_id: 8757552 size: 11988 time: 2023-07-20 07:10:09 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc0a255f45c87cdceb6e60293568d6be1b20f1645e3beb1d330801a18971c8f79Block Operator
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