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 9046788 Details
Epoch: 424 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 98149069 epoch_slot_no: 344269 block_no: 9046611 slot_leader_id: 4981372 size: 67210 time: 2023-07-18 21:22:40 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6b29201128ad3cb743918843adefdff6b751e6e5256e3768bb7fe3b6493e8673Block Operator
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