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 9008700 Details
Epoch: 422 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 97364381 epoch_slot_no: 423581 block_no: 9008523 slot_leader_id: 8969479 size: 79901 time: 2023-07-09 19:24:32 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x670a5cd8c752280da0b68d7f5f5b22faec09a36191ac43e75fb48b3e29534617Block Operator
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