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 9061561 Details
Epoch: 425 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 98450664 epoch_slot_no: 213864 block_no: 9061384 slot_leader_id: 5053834 size: 51931 time: 2023-07-22 09:09:15 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd04b26a1e9a6f2400162c86f8f61242ca6eae66b78644d2e109f60390bd9342fBlock Operator
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