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 9040348 Details
Epoch: 424 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 98018343 epoch_slot_no: 213543 block_no: 9040171 slot_leader_id: 4610095 size: 6711 time: 2023-07-17 09:03:54 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x54bf7e675aa637d7a56349f89c80d67f0360d8648b863c2d997480ee76333a96Block Operator
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