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 9045257 Details
Epoch: 424 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 98118251 epoch_slot_no: 313451 block_no: 9045080 slot_leader_id: 4555884 size: 45401 time: 2023-07-18 12:49:02 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd3dc70e9f93db936fb07dde4efd3c1639295b4a2f375ce45ecd522cecce46e11Block Operator
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