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 9005642 Details
Epoch: 422 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 97300840 epoch_slot_no: 360040 block_no: 9005465 slot_leader_id: 5452949 size: 10719 time: 2023-07-09 01:45:31 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x13f069648b48b6c0e3fdb658fac788b44d8ce5e728d706352e4d4a6bd053542aBlock Operator
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