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 9014763 Details
Epoch: 423 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 97490149 epoch_slot_no: 117349 block_no: 9014586 slot_leader_id: 8969959 size: 29257 time: 2023-07-11 06:20:40 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa411210615c43bd846583171798e8b45c9db6e619e802a2d707306e3c87cbf76Block Operator
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