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 9049893 Details
Epoch: 424 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 98212273 epoch_slot_no: 407473 block_no: 9049716 slot_leader_id: 7335667 size: 13958 time: 2023-07-19 14:56:04 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x918f6aa439c0c671d40edaa9d0f1794fe587d615c63385bdc949455e8d8c5e1eBlock Operator
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