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 9041874 Details
Epoch: 424 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 98049404 epoch_slot_no: 244604 block_no: 9041697 slot_leader_id: 6865962 size: 48464 time: 2023-07-17 17:41:35 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3f7e7f48d5be65662eb8253b2327ad6e1c1545b23246812a0c02b6859c7bad61Block Operator
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