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 9045748 Details
Epoch: 424 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 98128121 epoch_slot_no: 323321 block_no: 9045571 slot_leader_id: 6204553 size: 79418 time: 2023-07-18 15:33:32 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf993e0f600ed504f5c4eb60dcdfbb326e3e374dd22364db36c2544f2f4919a9dBlock Operator
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