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 9010263 Details
Epoch: 423 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 97395597 epoch_slot_no: 22797 block_no: 9010086 slot_leader_id: 7047095 size: 86881 time: 2023-07-10 04:04:48 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4ea699aec353811d9923821e3e7df31e4c6c776f56e3c982b321522d671f65e3Block Operator
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