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 9029492 Details
Epoch: 423 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 97792440 epoch_slot_no: 419640 block_no: 9029315 slot_leader_id: 4558367 size: 77224 time: 2023-07-14 18:18:51 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x73e413a224e2d5e3811ae1aebbb929e97ed47e3c71ad9a97db69ac9572210622Block Operator
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