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 9053171 Details
Epoch: 425 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 98279699 epoch_slot_no: 42899 block_no: 9052994 slot_leader_id: 8047028 size: 69445 time: 2023-07-20 09:39:50 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbe3d6a5b1ce6660bb40c0dea9e8664656cd9655f890b5e5946af567cbefc3875Block Operator
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