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 9047369 Details
Epoch: 424 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 98161153 epoch_slot_no: 356353 block_no: 9047192 slot_leader_id: 6979772 size: 13672 time: 2023-07-19 00:44:04 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1ce2cc5c182df37e7e452214df35ec79caa227327be0507486e9b1e52f64b8c0Block Operator
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