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 9029841 Details
Epoch: 423 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 97799824 epoch_slot_no: 427024 block_no: 9029664 slot_leader_id: 4565685 size: 48433 time: 2023-07-14 20:21:55 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa6d4ae9bb5ec31d806821cd77c404cff5279ad6bb3bbdcdad1fea90b24be5732Block Operator
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