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 9049689 Details
Epoch: 424 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 98208254 epoch_slot_no: 403454 block_no: 9049512 slot_leader_id: 4985990 size: 27142 time: 2023-07-19 13:49:05 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x08945cc230eb3e102226e83696390fab62fc7272732699576d6c301d6ecdfcf1Block Operator
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