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 9045349 Details
Epoch: 424 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 98120077 epoch_slot_no: 315277 block_no: 9045172 slot_leader_id: 4981372 size: 55226 time: 2023-07-18 13:19:28 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9eeb210c1c2f15bb1263fd0a9405862bb0e4dfab7d4114a78e1f11288493c356Block Operator
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