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 9046694 Details
Epoch: 424 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 98147045 epoch_slot_no: 342245 block_no: 9046517 slot_leader_id: 4555611 size: 86042 time: 2023-07-18 20:48:56 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9eeebeeb74fc6a8bfa6f9b693e9cb7772235abe2e9dfad883b6bddca3bc7dee8Block Operator
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