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 9053238 Details
Epoch: 425 Number of transactions in block: 43 slot_no: 98281111 epoch_slot_no: 44311 block_no: 9053061 slot_leader_id: 6382157 size: 81840 time: 2023-07-20 10:03:22 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x78458911d8c81607f16d6e695a5e571896fec9d9a3029bda7782f39b12beaa95Block Operator
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