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 9054546 Details
Epoch: 425 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 98308094 epoch_slot_no: 71294 block_no: 9054369 slot_leader_id: 6992178 size: 84517 time: 2023-07-20 17:33:05 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc9420cb8d6ab8116171628afc2bb9319ba6ff52af3c243eedd124bc064610768Block Operator
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