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 9055738 Details
Epoch: 425 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 98332044 epoch_slot_no: 95244 block_no: 9055561 slot_leader_id: 5492880 size: 62749 time: 2023-07-21 00:12:15 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x486477f394322c75545a6fc4b2e6af937f4a6b63a077ccce0f019bcb46c4d5edBlock Operator
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