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 9044003 Details
Epoch: 424 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 98092164 epoch_slot_no: 287364 block_no: 9043826 slot_leader_id: 7581720 size: 70721 time: 2023-07-18 05:34:15 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x28bd8a5e8d1695009ef206195cdf765a781cba1ae44d402d106936a4267c5cffBlock Operator
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