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 9046859 Details
Epoch: 424 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 98150618 epoch_slot_no: 345818 block_no: 9046682 slot_leader_id: 4580300 size: 82171 time: 2023-07-18 21:48:29 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1587f053e83ed22f05c267bc948a5f969db0e0c2273a95ceb452403042366f9cBlock Operator
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