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 9044530 Details
Epoch: 424 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 98102712 epoch_slot_no: 297912 block_no: 9044353 slot_leader_id: 6406552 size: 11811 time: 2023-07-18 08:30:03 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9c0026c3f5d42b6a1e6a642f0d7cd5c0907bcf808453862db8212a4c25dd8106Block Operator
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