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 9046372 Details
Epoch: 424 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 98140927 epoch_slot_no: 336127 block_no: 9046195 slot_leader_id: 7750587 size: 83463 time: 2023-07-18 19:06:58 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x171d27a873e31926e442dba8a7c84569fa525e6620d89f014cb66c55b57a8af4Block Operator
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