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 9046490 Details
Epoch: 424 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 98142974 epoch_slot_no: 338174 block_no: 9046313 slot_leader_id: 4555892 size: 87940 time: 2023-07-18 19:41:05 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xca60a9eb380f6519da8e8d4305b70d7b0b0312f6de9c0f6e885cd9d3e1886b30Block Operator
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