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 9049554 Details
Epoch: 424 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 98205325 epoch_slot_no: 400525 block_no: 9049377 slot_leader_id: 5387158 size: 82986 time: 2023-07-19 13:00:16 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x040ede5fceb1e05ec67368d2f4202d36235faf56c7176821510fc2df4cbc43dbBlock Operator
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