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 9054575 Details
Epoch: 425 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 98308684 epoch_slot_no: 71884 block_no: 9054398 slot_leader_id: 5573897 size: 88057 time: 2023-07-20 17:42:55 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x870bb46346167e2c2a0b29590df274fefc5346f66fbb24405df8266d9b8964b4Block Operator
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