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 9004296 Details
Epoch: 422 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 97274439 epoch_slot_no: 333639 block_no: 9004119 slot_leader_id: 8968556 size: 46914 time: 2023-07-08 18:25:30 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xec83596c76c15b6542ba6f90e83d2a7df2b77163dd1421caf53286a05064134aBlock Operator
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