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 9009169 Details
Epoch: 423 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 97372951 epoch_slot_no: 151 block_no: 9008992 slot_leader_id: 4571117 size: 55235 time: 2023-07-09 21:47:22 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf773251b46339d344b70dab0ff8f4445f900a520ac1353e8726c4d44c508978fBlock Operator
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