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 9056881 Details
Epoch: 425 Number of transactions in block: 46 slot_no: 98355846 epoch_slot_no: 119046 block_no: 9056704 slot_leader_id: 4770088 size: 70394 time: 2023-07-21 06:48:57 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc6b439e3ab83dbce3d2054a9568b29cde17a96231a7b9bd4f14a68ce6e2c5d7bBlock Operator
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