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 9013612 Details
Epoch: 423 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 97465337 epoch_slot_no: 92537 block_no: 9013435 slot_leader_id: 5046367 size: 80648 time: 2023-07-10 23:27:08 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xde02cc53c2272e4dc7ef4f9f73ae5bd005773ceb6ffbab71e33b5a4eb4957a5eBlock Operator
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