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 9008138 Details
Epoch: 422 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 97352688 epoch_slot_no: 411888 block_no: 9007961 slot_leader_id: 4580757 size: 33348 time: 2023-07-09 16:09:39 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4a28cbb54ecb47c3892fb0e07552be7a937ec16c235957c3c942fba42f1ea9a8Block Operator
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