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 9049327 Details
Epoch: 424 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 98200472 epoch_slot_no: 395672 block_no: 9049150 slot_leader_id: 4566202 size: 84079 time: 2023-07-19 11:39:23 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa5eba6d1c6c48dd9abe50db951e4b63e89992125a5839bd67fde0dbf088830efBlock Operator
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