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 9046542 Details
Epoch: 424 Number of transactions in block: 44 slot_no: 98143917 epoch_slot_no: 339117 block_no: 9046365 slot_leader_id: 4555957 size: 87054 time: 2023-07-18 19:56:48 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb374d52cf7a08431250af273569910c2c9579bf9ccaf2f0a5b4bea1f6788f7cdBlock Operator
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