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 9045262 Details
Epoch: 424 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 98118364 epoch_slot_no: 313564 block_no: 9045085 slot_leader_id: 4581183 size: 41052 time: 2023-07-18 12:50:55 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x373eafb767c3b08e497627f716483132f39231731a8a28dec782b593f2fa0e25Block Operator
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