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 9012736 Details
Epoch: 423 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 97446719 epoch_slot_no: 73919 block_no: 9012559 slot_leader_id: 8968645 size: 85799 time: 2023-07-10 18:16:50 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x548cdc611cfb68bd93f31a1f96e6d84a740a8fd99267d5a39f18b4ccdb329c4fBlock Operator
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