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 9042374 Details
Epoch: 424 Number of transactions in block: 44 slot_no: 98059370 epoch_slot_no: 254570 block_no: 9042197 slot_leader_id: 6382157 size: 88814 time: 2023-07-17 20:27:41 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x82f70b4f6e261ddd9a0ac2c7b48182d8513fa949ac9fee77384e2b2ee1e5c1cfBlock Operator
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