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 9046246 Details
Epoch: 424 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 98138263 epoch_slot_no: 333463 block_no: 9046069 slot_leader_id: 6025455 size: 28203 time: 2023-07-18 18:22:34 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xda21cb72bf9429916c8f97774310e40fa16456f81314c64bc48db31d45952453Block Operator
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