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 9046130 Details
Epoch: 424 Number of transactions in block: 61 slot_no: 98136048 epoch_slot_no: 331248 block_no: 9045953 slot_leader_id: 4837061 size: 88541 time: 2023-07-18 17:45:39 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf49be340f182bec29875a465631804c4a0816855c6880253ddaa65cb4e1863e8Block Operator
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