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 9012978 Details
Epoch: 423 Number of transactions in block: 44 slot_no: 97451540 epoch_slot_no: 78740 block_no: 9012801 slot_leader_id: 8791099 size: 88648 time: 2023-07-10 19:37:11 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5236e9c704fa8839fc67ee30ce60ebec3fa08d322ba3e5cfac6fc56fc8639fa9Block Operator
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