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 9046241 Details
Epoch: 424 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 98138145 epoch_slot_no: 333345 block_no: 9046064 slot_leader_id: 7046986 size: 34253 time: 2023-07-18 18:20:36 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x38c5663c436658444668d7a6ca9be8cbed2a2bb94e1520e29a188bd94396e194Block Operator
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