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 9012178 Details
Epoch: 423 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 97434677 epoch_slot_no: 61877 block_no: 9012001 slot_leader_id: 7089051 size: 81062 time: 2023-07-10 14:56:08 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb56b01e6a1589c7ab7086dda09595437a91765676ee474a1651370057d46e78fBlock Operator
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