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 9046062 Details
Epoch: 424 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 98134712 epoch_slot_no: 329912 block_no: 9045885 slot_leader_id: 5680800 size: 7340 time: 2023-07-18 17:23:23 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7c4a7f3738c46ea17334e0b2ecce1c7cb35a70706b8c189953e76c3ca9d1a7e8Block Operator
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