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 9046005 Details
Epoch: 424 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 98133495 epoch_slot_no: 328695 block_no: 9045828 slot_leader_id: 4679252 size: 57983 time: 2023-07-18 17:03:06 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x354fbfce2eb871df984b4e0871485a8e0e1a9b2ae8efee5fddfcd7b18eb23505Block Operator
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