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 9008698 Details
Epoch: 422 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 97364306 epoch_slot_no: 423506 block_no: 9008521 slot_leader_id: 5512512 size: 88868 time: 2023-07-09 19:23:17 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xae8bd6c85c7059cfc83f18e0651c3db4a6a3ec2bc9bd48ce39015e03fa1a2dacBlock Operator
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