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 9042312 Details
Epoch: 424 Number of transactions in block: 51 slot_no: 98057899 epoch_slot_no: 253099 block_no: 9042135 slot_leader_id: 9036827 size: 83319 time: 2023-07-17 20:03:10 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x347b032bf9447c8bac01c6cc0d0971828924b149541238b77e8bcdb042fa47b3Block Operator
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