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 9045396 Details
Epoch: 424 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 98120964 epoch_slot_no: 316164 block_no: 9045219 slot_leader_id: 5833644 size: 21306 time: 2023-07-18 13:34:15 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x460fde2ec36df69978e29066fce8ab4bf73ff0b6ff1cba26c2b94daeca83985eBlock Operator
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