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 9004139 Details
Epoch: 422 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 97271498 epoch_slot_no: 330698 block_no: 9003962 slot_leader_id: 5414268 size: 59375 time: 2023-07-08 17:36:29 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x31c7f0707ef508fd67926e90e3899d76a6d49624f45145d888f913ff285956f4Block Operator
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