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 9054043 Details
Epoch: 425 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 98297804 epoch_slot_no: 61004 block_no: 9053866 slot_leader_id: 8973088 size: 29923 time: 2023-07-20 14:41:35 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7ae39508b227f01f8c965471ce72f91ff2c59ba36a3e6ee9da1efb22ae7bcd3aBlock Operator
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