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 9003486 Details
Epoch: 422 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 97258080 epoch_slot_no: 317280 block_no: 9003309 slot_leader_id: 8234376 size: 82407 time: 2023-07-08 13:52:51 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x42da405cfbfe4b91c1d1c73efa0c9056f554c0a98c0b7cb4ebcc58c31ebe62c3Block Operator
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