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 9000630 Details
Epoch: 422 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 97200737 epoch_slot_no: 259937 block_no: 9000453 slot_leader_id: 8526873 size: 80594 time: 2023-07-07 21:57:08 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7c14923b3784ff2b12c92a6d7eeda7481c8f10bc184becc38abaacdc2ace9fa0Block Operator
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