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 9043073 Details
Epoch: 424 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 98073584 epoch_slot_no: 268784 block_no: 9042896 slot_leader_id: 8341074 size: 48423 time: 2023-07-18 00:24:35 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa9f73810835d0fc3285b118dbbeec7d4536bf48c9eb3c370fe97d7a6290ad90dBlock Operator
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