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 9005012 Details
Epoch: 422 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 97288540 epoch_slot_no: 347740 block_no: 9004835 slot_leader_id: 5101102 size: 87737 time: 2023-07-08 22:20:31 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf38bf72bfd44738c26cd951e080e19b8e41465001781245787447bd4fc23c34bBlock Operator
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