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 9044925 Details
Epoch: 424 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 98111098 epoch_slot_no: 306298 block_no: 9044748 slot_leader_id: 4644259 size: 22373 time: 2023-07-18 10:49:49 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x28f8cfddada9f5bbae216a80c0bb5e2a2dab8f47549d1c96134799a469746f2dBlock Operator
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