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 9055963 Details
Epoch: 425 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 98336477 epoch_slot_no: 99677 block_no: 9055786 slot_leader_id: 4992149 size: 31102 time: 2023-07-21 01:26:08 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7597070020d9e4d5b59e8e6d4ee711c81205e304e08c69aab181b5182ddc9bbdBlock Operator
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