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 9045658 Details
Epoch: 424 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 98126012 epoch_slot_no: 321212 block_no: 9045481 slot_leader_id: 6624897 size: 19832 time: 2023-07-18 14:58:23 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6c4ae411f6b19948e7943c777370132c9e5c617cdd37895c13d9e9b1edcbb92aBlock Operator
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