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 9007468 Details
Epoch: 422 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 97338947 epoch_slot_no: 398147 block_no: 9007291 slot_leader_id: 5616171 size: 4814 time: 2023-07-09 12:20:38 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc2943374eda20085fdb792ad55f0772cbf01ba693d46ca0ecf62bc2d859a4da0Block Operator
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