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 9053549 Details
Epoch: 425 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 98287415 epoch_slot_no: 50615 block_no: 9053372 slot_leader_id: 5046367 size: 75310 time: 2023-07-20 11:48:26 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x25fa51279313fe05c89c3b28185f47fb67b22a471d28f260f55ac14c1cab82a9Block Operator
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