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 9004740 Details
Epoch: 422 Number of transactions in block: 47 slot_no: 97283302 epoch_slot_no: 342502 block_no: 9004563 slot_leader_id: 8727819 size: 85495 time: 2023-07-08 20:53:13 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6e9191e934c982a186f039972c8cdd9a0ba4471030f81e235c38b2116436761bBlock Operator
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