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 9046491 Details
Epoch: 424 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 98142983 epoch_slot_no: 338183 block_no: 9046314 slot_leader_id: 4565685 size: 82348 time: 2023-07-18 19:41:14 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x71dacb4927888e253d906815a4e5259b0abb7aa09cf0cdd1137a8fb38eaf0e33Block Operator
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