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 9056315 Details
Epoch: 425 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 98343805 epoch_slot_no: 107005 block_no: 9056138 slot_leader_id: 4573368 size: 35150 time: 2023-07-21 03:28:16 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x72d962e9637c02b8455a710a8d4b793f6ec55a7bca0a166f637e402572291309Block Operator
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