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 9045574 Details
Epoch: 424 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 98124483 epoch_slot_no: 319683 block_no: 9045397 slot_leader_id: 5616171 size: 42417 time: 2023-07-18 14:32:54 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7ab8263873cbd7d739dfd3f651a2ce4e628d2407b638dfd9cd79178a5472c759Block Operator
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