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 9042184 Details
Epoch: 424 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 98055584 epoch_slot_no: 250784 block_no: 9042007 slot_leader_id: 5386194 size: 66098 time: 2023-07-17 19:24:35 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x600e6be60dc40fbac4f6fed0c6e2c005258298aff8e168238c9fc9b35dc676a2Block Operator
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