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 9042162 Details
Epoch: 424 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 98055253 epoch_slot_no: 250453 block_no: 9041985 slot_leader_id: 8103509 size: 19070 time: 2023-07-17 19:19:04 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbd73086da9c3432dec368754ba6b9453d89e502fbf7f958e4da821757bfe4020Block Operator
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