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 9052750 Details
Epoch: 425 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 98271706 epoch_slot_no: 34906 block_no: 9052573 slot_leader_id: 4557910 size: 67290 time: 2023-07-20 07:26:37 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb03dbb04761aa8a5ba6b9a58aa9c4492aa0f4d67b4eb4a932a4644366797481dBlock Operator
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