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 9044270 Details
Epoch: 424 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 98097839 epoch_slot_no: 293039 block_no: 9044093 slot_leader_id: 7335667 size: 45024 time: 2023-07-18 07:08:50 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0b16a7a1f92cc92906d1380e4e416b562abfa3df09a38e02f461ee75ed6070e0Block Operator
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