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 9046998 Details
Epoch: 424 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 98153570 epoch_slot_no: 348770 block_no: 9046821 slot_leader_id: 4589362 size: 34137 time: 2023-07-18 22:37:41 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd2c64cc5806caa413d9cedbbf91b20fa17d4d036948038975a61aee6217653cdBlock Operator
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