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 9009882 Details
Epoch: 423 Number of transactions in block: 54 slot_no: 97387685 epoch_slot_no: 14885 block_no: 9009705 slot_leader_id: 4555994 size: 83546 time: 2023-07-10 01:52:56 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa701760be4bbf3534c7473454a21626fee2a661911d6d6cadadbf286283f450dBlock Operator
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