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 9046445 Details
Epoch: 424 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 98142016 epoch_slot_no: 337216 block_no: 9046268 slot_leader_id: 8661053 size: 39664 time: 2023-07-18 19:25:07 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x29b04f7412d70af4dd9c899417cfe1a50ba31b9837534cb7062f2acd69c4ffbbBlock Operator
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