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 9049813 Details
Epoch: 424 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 98210748 epoch_slot_no: 405948 block_no: 9049636 slot_leader_id: 7046799 size: 36064 time: 2023-07-19 14:30:39 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0e741ff625c5aa7d4c5c72216b46a5800ed709ab1f38e99cd27e20572015ac6fBlock Operator
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