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 9044352 Details
Epoch: 424 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 98099178 epoch_slot_no: 294378 block_no: 9044175 slot_leader_id: 4985470 size: 36027 time: 2023-07-18 07:31:09 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb552d35035a0bfffe723d7af8d0fd84e9e4c2290ee891a8615a2b6c290d2ba6dBlock Operator
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