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 9042799 Details
Epoch: 424 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 98067895 epoch_slot_no: 263095 block_no: 9042622 slot_leader_id: 6518784 size: 88797 time: 2023-07-17 22:49:46 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb7f5a7f2e844f170c42102dfdc87f94edef8697c864e4a2d862b0ad65ae8f37bBlock Operator
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