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 9049469 Details
Epoch: 424 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 98203485 epoch_slot_no: 398685 block_no: 9049292 slot_leader_id: 8967524 size: 84951 time: 2023-07-19 12:29:36 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe06f5d2d37e52eb5c842e5cce8ecdad36f84798ec446c9ab491d1a3d2531ec36Block Operator
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