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 9045692 Details
Epoch: 424 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 98126683 epoch_slot_no: 321883 block_no: 9045515 slot_leader_id: 4556102 size: 85465 time: 2023-07-18 15:09:34 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0eda02c5992dc66beac3e32e5871d2d159c8577d7c845072e57de42a6d4a6588Block Operator
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