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 9045249 Details
Epoch: 424 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 98118096 epoch_slot_no: 313296 block_no: 9045072 slot_leader_id: 7750587 size: 9971 time: 2023-07-18 12:46:27 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1ee42b30a8994ddb56ac1d93d7ecfca21901d1d9b60d241f9324c4c273ed06dbBlock Operator
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