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 9049679 Details
Epoch: 424 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 98208048 epoch_slot_no: 403248 block_no: 9049502 slot_leader_id: 5833303 size: 25668 time: 2023-07-19 13:45:39 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xed1fc2b5e512b686e30482ca84067cd5f31e80c73d421f987effc47e60617982Block Operator
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