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 9045421 Details
Epoch: 424 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 98121381 epoch_slot_no: 316581 block_no: 9045244 slot_leader_id: 8968874 size: 41353 time: 2023-07-18 13:41:12 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdeaef730c1dd20ffb52439ab67aaffe06a25d8a2d4e45d4e253dfe7dcedfad55Block Operator
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