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 9004808 Details
Epoch: 422 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 97284638 epoch_slot_no: 343838 block_no: 9004631 slot_leader_id: 5534421 size: 81047 time: 2023-07-08 21:15:29 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4d4e1d22ea446926620336f4e7a591feffbd9cd31cf2b26da8ec7136a1cae526Block Operator
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