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 9058193 Details
Epoch: 425 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 98382635 epoch_slot_no: 145835 block_no: 9058016 slot_leader_id: 8967253 size: 85462 time: 2023-07-21 14:15:26 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0d1039bd7a6aafb327b56c1d1aa54b8aae1c467dfbb7f91a039642056a89ae65Block Operator
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