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 9005608 Details
Epoch: 422Number of transactions in block: 13
slot_no: 97300189
epoch_slot_no: 359389
block_no: 9005431
slot_leader_id: 7046819
size: 43488
time: 2023-07-09 01:34:40
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x01ceba1f413f7f145e07b80344d9efbe43f119fe527c3720d4df7d75f54ea240
Block Operator
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