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 9056814 Details
Epoch: 425 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 98354412 epoch_slot_no: 117612 block_no: 9056637 slot_leader_id: 8862806 size: 40045 time: 2023-07-21 06:25:03 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x88ceeb39358849c6f32e4597d19d0a9d310f239db06d4d5bdafe34a8c158e469Block Operator
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