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 9044914 Details
Epoch: 424 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 98110878 epoch_slot_no: 306078 block_no: 9044737 slot_leader_id: 4621417 size: 79929 time: 2023-07-18 10:46:09 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x742ecbbe29eba6e8c46ea6936437fdc969039466d30ad09895a5473f4c2fe10eBlock Operator
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