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 9060175 Details
Epoch: 425 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 98421398 epoch_slot_no: 184598 block_no: 9059998 slot_leader_id: 5082420 size: 49824 time: 2023-07-22 01:01:29 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2bd704dd2b582d14efc85b76764d30af9f85819b06b43f9463c764d1e157ef26Block Operator
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