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 9006386 Details
Epoch: 422 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 97316299 epoch_slot_no: 375499 block_no: 9006209 slot_leader_id: 7046639 size: 15617 time: 2023-07-09 06:03:10 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x24476ef707fccc6648e7984dd2d10036afebe1f9a479b1b458e37ea3410ebe90Block Operator
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