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 9049913 Details
Epoch: 424 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 98212650 epoch_slot_no: 407850 block_no: 9049736 slot_leader_id: 8901251 size: 65207 time: 2023-07-19 15:02:21 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9fd4da0d30e9bc635f3798114ab07c1fb6d01645c1b1d1b93ad41dfbade8a244Block Operator
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