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 9004851 Details
Epoch: 422 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 97285528 epoch_slot_no: 344728 block_no: 9004674 slot_leader_id: 6605175 size: 21345 time: 2023-07-08 21:30:19 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc6f389d2d8962fee0d491a99fe0aa7627cd911df66ebfd958cd3f18f73ffc305Block Operator
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