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 9016396 Details
Epoch: 423 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 97522659 epoch_slot_no: 149859 block_no: 9016219 slot_leader_id: 8720807 size: 87458 time: 2023-07-11 15:22:30 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe85ecf434f2552bb91d9f84025300b541023f9730a074a1ed6dd4cadeb6ec1f2Block Operator
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