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 9058621 Details
Epoch: 425 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 98390567 epoch_slot_no: 153767 block_no: 9058444 slot_leader_id: 5576144 size: 54157 time: 2023-07-21 16:27:38 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x09dfb260f5fab3665326e1ed58570bbe8eb05a1ff2c217a4e6e9a2716221442cBlock Operator
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