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 9008331 Details
Epoch: 422 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 97356483 epoch_slot_no: 415683 block_no: 9008154 slot_leader_id: 5382161 size: 81534 time: 2023-07-09 17:12:54 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc97cacd4b079827d7f6bd308cad0c9f7261c52b9a4de80aa98357554aa0fbbebBlock Operator
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