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 9054030 Details
Epoch: 425 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 98297539 epoch_slot_no: 60739 block_no: 9053853 slot_leader_id: 5046367 size: 69447 time: 2023-07-20 14:37:10 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa589db019a17ff731c873a3f9becf68415c933b8e8dd5332d6a3216131e7f0b1Block Operator
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