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 9005334 Details
Epoch: 422 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 97294856 epoch_slot_no: 354056 block_no: 9005157 slot_leader_id: 8791099 size: 82126 time: 2023-07-09 00:05:47 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x285f1756498eeb0735478e688834e146fc7f09caf893bdd6fef14a487c777024Block Operator
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