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 9057853 Details
Epoch: 425 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 98375904 epoch_slot_no: 139104 block_no: 9057676 slot_leader_id: 7231972 size: 88004 time: 2023-07-21 12:23:15 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x76368bb2f90f453b77e00444f5eee25e494a5d9d945439631fd4a52485fc0f62Block Operator
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