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 9049865 Details
Epoch: 424 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 98211783 epoch_slot_no: 406983 block_no: 9049688 slot_leader_id: 6729346 size: 31199 time: 2023-07-19 14:47:54 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4ea17887d1fd1050c1c656089889e92702f1f579a68b371d45f17df3c074c4d9Block Operator
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