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 9046857 Details
Epoch: 424 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 98150570 epoch_slot_no: 345770 block_no: 9046680 slot_leader_id: 4621417 size: 87755 time: 2023-07-18 21:47:41 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa87e376e2c8a3d8b047d5d39d09de40f3531ee54dfd7b8f9967d7a49846bbb28Block Operator
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