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 9056976 Details
Epoch: 425 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 98357805 epoch_slot_no: 121005 block_no: 9056799 slot_leader_id: 6177465 size: 47984 time: 2023-07-21 07:21:36 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa81794bc506fa9cac60ce170d4d74d8244aaa2c3ca0a79cc3b99349225d11f30Block Operator
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