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 9014510 Details
Epoch: 423 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 97484510 epoch_slot_no: 111710 block_no: 9014333 slot_leader_id: 4576738 size: 3346 time: 2023-07-11 04:46:41 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x470f69d119d9a5b22e23251df9fa86870ee019fad014913a5b3f51ef97ccbfd5Block Operator
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