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 9042759 Details
Epoch: 424 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 98067207 epoch_slot_no: 262407 block_no: 9042582 slot_leader_id: 7046714 size: 83627 time: 2023-07-17 22:38:18 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1fd8dbfd1739d08de9acf6660920b74f1caed33a088d2863bc5a4050824b91d4Block Operator
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