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 9046587 Details
Epoch: 424 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 98144837 epoch_slot_no: 340037 block_no: 9046410 slot_leader_id: 4700074 size: 67594 time: 2023-07-18 20:12:08 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa850575fd32e85056346e8adf94f4cc675152b846ccfbba0411c07b521d6ae99Block Operator
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