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 9044709 Details
Epoch: 424 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 98106424 epoch_slot_no: 301624 block_no: 9044532 slot_leader_id: 5443729 size: 34619 time: 2023-07-18 09:31:55 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xccbac827e0e52f43c3e5d6a40693270b0bcdd92a2c04a17717dc826d7786c1d3Block Operator
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