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 9046728 Details
Epoch: 424 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 98147762 epoch_slot_no: 342962 block_no: 9046551 slot_leader_id: 6624897 size: 11749 time: 2023-07-18 21:00:53 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc2fec5c398b98be85a7df905b7a72aa104dfc0daa5f5fda63cda07fa9fad4513Block Operator
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