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 9052793 Details
Epoch: 425 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 98272437 epoch_slot_no: 35637 block_no: 9052616 slot_leader_id: 4557401 size: 60229 time: 2023-07-20 07:38:48 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x02e05cc72781a6340573d2924aa752c2fbb43c596a6b2a21728c3e269e40efd2Block Operator
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