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 9008756 Details
Epoch: 422 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 97365499 epoch_slot_no: 424699 block_no: 9008579 slot_leader_id: 8550254 size: 81217 time: 2023-07-09 19:43:10 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe379f2de78e36979c10faadf3bf336aac5ea2c63d76851c849b08de927171795Block Operator
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