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 9008974 Details
Epoch: 422 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 97369490 epoch_slot_no: 428690 block_no: 9008797 slot_leader_id: 5744703 size: 87960 time: 2023-07-09 20:49:41 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9e8493431539b6cfb72e0716114530c4d3059fcf0db6e0e2c7beeddfb1835a81Block Operator
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