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 9013345 Details
Epoch: 423 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 97459386 epoch_slot_no: 86586 block_no: 9013168 slot_leader_id: 5437688 size: 87919 time: 2023-07-10 21:47:57 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb703c231f17fbb470c5c5fd3aa00ae8b6b78fe8c00d2229c16f49086445c2f7cBlock Operator
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