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 9007346 Details
Epoch: 422 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 97336150 epoch_slot_no: 395350 block_no: 9007169 slot_leader_id: 5576144 size: 10778 time: 2023-07-09 11:34:01 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe7a8b26767b59e8a348a6b890d3951f52e0f8795652abe9c81319b0aa173a5faBlock Operator
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