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 9053403 Details
Epoch: 425 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 98284383 epoch_slot_no: 47583 block_no: 9053226 slot_leader_id: 6979772 size: 3082 time: 2023-07-20 10:57:54 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa18cf6a8e56d7da63aa6c55943ab4a8717bb44c58ebc21990cfd4f4d7cd3f9e4Block Operator
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