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 9044026 Details
Epoch: 424 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 98092648 epoch_slot_no: 287848 block_no: 9043849 slot_leader_id: 4558344 size: 34388 time: 2023-07-18 05:42:19 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x816bde65049c3e913afb332681cd87adcce8616ea633b2ffd37932b3004ec42aBlock Operator
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