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 9057915 Details
Epoch: 425 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 98377190 epoch_slot_no: 140390 block_no: 9057738 slot_leader_id: 8967253 size: 38297 time: 2023-07-21 12:44:41 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaee3da7ad1852b4b916bda64d7bb75a6e247cd31ad6ce6a7c2d392cead2a972fBlock Operator
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