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 9004153 Details
Epoch: 422 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 97271791 epoch_slot_no: 330991 block_no: 9003976 slot_leader_id: 5282626 size: 84605 time: 2023-07-08 17:41:22 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc6f6f9f6b99e8c830f3ebb2b4feefc98d3ae75c241132fb4ff92b9b5b79531a4Block Operator
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