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 9009677 Details
Epoch: 423 Number of transactions in block: 59 slot_no: 97383801 epoch_slot_no: 11001 block_no: 9009500 slot_leader_id: 8633489 size: 88435 time: 2023-07-10 00:48:12 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbab76c5dc9807801bb56b1de69c47086c772630703c8594581c53eaaf2a9aebfBlock Operator
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