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 9040892 Details
Epoch: 424 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 98028764 epoch_slot_no: 223964 block_no: 9040715 slot_leader_id: 8973088 size: 50764 time: 2023-07-17 11:57:35 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8e0fa5f9668706b2a40154ea29e95c7bf72d1ca1fee6f1ac0ee72bf0da39c7c8Block Operator
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