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 9050036 Details
Epoch: 424 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 98215054 epoch_slot_no: 410254 block_no: 9049859 slot_leader_id: 6605175 size: 50655 time: 2023-07-19 15:42:25 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe636b90810b9e19fe9548f2a1393f114dbde622ef129e0e10f62adb3e6a1b15cBlock Operator
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