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 9046912 Details
Epoch: 424 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 98151733 epoch_slot_no: 346933 block_no: 9046735 slot_leader_id: 6248077 size: 73810 time: 2023-07-18 22:07:04 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7e03e12ef6b0727b760a1b9096e53c660324752fe50bedaf40fb6b7443adbfa0Block Operator
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