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 9004730 Details
Epoch: 422 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 97282948 epoch_slot_no: 342148 block_no: 9004553 slot_leader_id: 4604290 size: 81178 time: 2023-07-08 20:47:19 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6043f841c2e49821b0dca29b868e3db9adfa44b8ad3f678f3ed5c5620ff89031Block Operator
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