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 9044909 Details
Epoch: 424 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 98110718 epoch_slot_no: 305918 block_no: 9044732 slot_leader_id: 5616171 size: 43644 time: 2023-07-18 10:43:29 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x04d17a46e1aff6bbef1a04e0ec753e976556c2624a48a8fcd6d1769b9809668eBlock Operator
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