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 9046634 Details
Epoch: 424 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 98145718 epoch_slot_no: 340918 block_no: 9046457 slot_leader_id: 7046819 size: 87277 time: 2023-07-18 20:26:49 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeb41505d52cdf5eaefbeda4f5358e6c62c256ee3f1a34468683c67094449ae11Block Operator
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