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 9000217 Details
Epoch: 422 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 97191833 epoch_slot_no: 251033 block_no: 9000040 slot_leader_id: 8757384 size: 83097 time: 2023-07-07 19:28:44 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2c8518c146521c7434ac37debda0fd2f897cf0802c18f3ef040f615a84e2edb3Block Operator
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