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 9042699 Details
Epoch: 424 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 98066041 epoch_slot_no: 261241 block_no: 9042522 slot_leader_id: 4580757 size: 86292 time: 2023-07-17 22:18:52 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3fd8d79a5a13f9be82fb2f475eb87f2dd7d781e91b67899a8ce31bd6f950900dBlock Operator
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