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 9014065 Details
Epoch: 423 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 97474762 epoch_slot_no: 101962 block_no: 9013888 slot_leader_id: 5479171 size: 88943 time: 2023-07-11 02:04:13 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcf86da4bdc68d4ce624b5e2c25c303cbbb8238e4bd8db898ff2ee272d2829d99Block Operator
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