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 9001140 Details
Epoch: 422 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 97210875 epoch_slot_no: 270075 block_no: 9000963 slot_leader_id: 5531210 size: 59528 time: 2023-07-08 00:46:06 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x77033f97e04e9606fc0375985b0f6870bc8098cdee46562527b370d31b5b7ad9Block Operator
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