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 9059130 Details
Epoch: 425 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 98400264 epoch_slot_no: 163464 block_no: 9058953 slot_leader_id: 8997028 size: 66390 time: 2023-07-21 19:09:15 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x133550c5a1494ec375b8b69cbb88d9dc8d4d2773294f1a93e05230d0ad1471e5Block Operator
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