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 9000433 Details
Epoch: 422 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 97196338 epoch_slot_no: 255538 block_no: 9000256 slot_leader_id: 8409382 size: 21650 time: 2023-07-07 20:43:49 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaf8214ebfb90947d8364f89881e3ed6cdc6f803be32553a4c316b46c28ec0e8aBlock Operator
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