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 9011408 Details
Epoch: 423 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 97418140 epoch_slot_no: 45340 block_no: 9011231 slot_leader_id: 8864321 size: 33727 time: 2023-07-10 10:20:31 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbd88863394e271c1a2054b247e2464e73208a15466075ff71cfc772c4ac320e1Block Operator
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