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 9044460 Details
Epoch: 424 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 98101446 epoch_slot_no: 296646 block_no: 9044283 slot_leader_id: 8744200 size: 34693 time: 2023-07-18 08:08:57 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x53f615ceb516d107c1496317f72ae829de3c74bd4d8801a3cd08bfcbb13c77e6Block Operator
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