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 9004666 Details
Epoch: 422 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 97281579 epoch_slot_no: 340779 block_no: 9004489 slot_leader_id: 5465683 size: 57066 time: 2023-07-08 20:24:30 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xee7c103dc49f13bc198ab885aceaea1353f6d968f383d319aeb4d3e6f40c0f91Block Operator
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