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 9001751 Details
Epoch: 422 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 97222633 epoch_slot_no: 281833 block_no: 9001574 slot_leader_id: 6624897 size: 22146 time: 2023-07-08 04:02:04 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x455eac714dfd005eb96aa7264f8b672fb73af45120ee7aa1127e7da43fa350a7Block Operator
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