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 9046197 Details
Epoch: 424 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 98137158 epoch_slot_no: 332358 block_no: 9046020 slot_leader_id: 7046459 size: 38178 time: 2023-07-18 18:04:09 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7708de21261ad8ecd5d751885ac7c2f31d846998e5d769931b34e0bb50214d3aBlock Operator
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