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 9041984 Details
Epoch: 424 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 98051424 epoch_slot_no: 246624 block_no: 9041807 slot_leader_id: 4564504 size: 29892 time: 2023-07-17 18:15:15 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xab18d652e665ebe0a1f4be188c29bc2ff022cf18817611af5db0e67763156ff5Block Operator
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