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 9056208 Details
Epoch: 425 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 98341759 epoch_slot_no: 104959 block_no: 9056031 slot_leader_id: 8486942 size: 33262 time: 2023-07-21 02:54:10 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x068282142faacef0bae78236242fa8cde9839b27d575efc0d108220e85966a23Block Operator
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