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 9049408 Details
Epoch: 424 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 98202210 epoch_slot_no: 397410 block_no: 9049231 slot_leader_id: 5616171 size: 59249 time: 2023-07-19 12:08:21 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x98c97baab507ec2dc4744860f3f8f75509c8a83f985f77cf5ace7743b4efc93dBlock Operator
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