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 9004160 Details
Epoch: 422 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 97271917 epoch_slot_no: 331117 block_no: 9003983 slot_leader_id: 5047313 size: 57418 time: 2023-07-08 17:43:28 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7d093463dc44005abcd66611d9c2dec40955a1ac9367b0389a4765386f381319Block Operator
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