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 9044373 Details
Epoch: 424 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 98099645 epoch_slot_no: 294845 block_no: 9044196 slot_leader_id: 7750587 size: 20185 time: 2023-07-18 07:38:56 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x026af670c7f526ed38fbcca489afe3bfe419133af19d4f2be877d5038f20c10cBlock Operator
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