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 9048156 Details
Epoch: 424 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 98176684 epoch_slot_no: 371884 block_no: 9047979 slot_leader_id: 8621208 size: 37926 time: 2023-07-19 05:02:55 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x334b658bac554d78b6872077ba0a94c3efb8f079060e469f1d6bbd1c07c512a3Block Operator
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