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 9048886 Details
Epoch: 424 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 98192018 epoch_slot_no: 387218 block_no: 9048709 slot_leader_id: 7046945 size: 21742 time: 2023-07-19 09:18:29 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe8b4d258fc7c2687da04b0acb943ee237017d940d905df6f015325053b8c14b0Block Operator
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