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 9059157 Details
Epoch: 425 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 98400793 epoch_slot_no: 163993 block_no: 9058980 slot_leader_id: 4577190 size: 80015 time: 2023-07-21 19:18:04 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7c38851ca387c4d87f1bad1f35c2f98dbea34102a3e666a3f2468f17a8242489Block Operator
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