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 9004891 Details
Epoch: 422 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 97286317 epoch_slot_no: 345517 block_no: 9004714 slot_leader_id: 8973088 size: 22240 time: 2023-07-08 21:43:28 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5fd31c4fe813e21b6f490e2649cae90bc2fc96e01761e3f99b667c20bec8b9c0Block Operator
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