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 9009357 Details
Epoch: 423 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 97377189 epoch_slot_no: 4389 block_no: 9009180 slot_leader_id: 5616171 size: 82607 time: 2023-07-09 22:58:00 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa9fb967c9a0cbf6698e6e6edfd7a0d51ef1f25056a522e2ac73e002331424720Block Operator
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