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 9046508 Details
Epoch: 424 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 98143254 epoch_slot_no: 338454 block_no: 9046331 slot_leader_id: 8863459 size: 84757 time: 2023-07-18 19:45:45 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x437dfe63031a64e78046342abd1540572f3eebfe69265df42079d8abe5dac51eBlock Operator
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