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 9048993 Details
Epoch: 424 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 98194499 epoch_slot_no: 389699 block_no: 9048816 slot_leader_id: 5774793 size: 52655 time: 2023-07-19 09:59:50 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb482e0ab54ef951804525de9c2aa12a1f8c19c63d6be1b87602d8670ac3a9547Block Operator
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