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 9004658 Details
Epoch: 422 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 97281473 epoch_slot_no: 340673 block_no: 9004481 slot_leader_id: 4555561 size: 73337 time: 2023-07-08 20:22:44 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8c551c06d73d76c1271894efbf3cb3e57818883ebd0b5846cb680ad507afaa3cBlock Operator
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