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 9004342 Details
Epoch: 422 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 97275431 epoch_slot_no: 334631 block_no: 9004165 slot_leader_id: 8552053 size: 83038 time: 2023-07-08 18:42:02 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x308b430cc2c02235054ac9f30f244506689c1a05f7b2ad90f9e2f2c8e20d8098Block Operator
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