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 9059965 Details
Epoch: 425 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 98416962 epoch_slot_no: 180162 block_no: 9059788 slot_leader_id: 7231972 size: 20672 time: 2023-07-21 23:47:33 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4ad28fa849ce268438f6f7a8059a77c67f62471f06f07e90b292003296dd0d65Block Operator
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