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 9013426 Details
Epoch: 423 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 97461382 epoch_slot_no: 88582 block_no: 9013249 slot_leader_id: 4564259 size: 82524 time: 2023-07-10 22:21:13 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7390f1ad799e699fe183fa0b8d9185e6399c9d05ca9cbbe60c140b5bbfe117a9Block Operator
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