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 9057486 Details
Epoch: 425 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 98368686 epoch_slot_no: 131886 block_no: 9057309 slot_leader_id: 7581720 size: 52959 time: 2023-07-21 10:22:57 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb827aed466b9dd6b0f4502be72d896997b65121080a7d35c8e6ecc15ccf89089Block Operator
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