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 9058188 Details
Epoch: 425 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 98382483 epoch_slot_no: 145683 block_no: 9058011 slot_leader_id: 4557910 size: 28631 time: 2023-07-21 14:12:54 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x22d5378ae941026ac8af4439df4e90851b69db265fbad3e60c50c8c8cb55f814Block Operator
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