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 9008436 Details
Epoch: 422 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 97358572 epoch_slot_no: 417772 block_no: 9008259 slot_leader_id: 5023414 size: 84269 time: 2023-07-09 17:47:43 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x517222f1a8b70cd2d178b4628f0ad078484f6956370fcfac94d457247558cfc8Block Operator
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