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 9016555 Details
Epoch: 423 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 97526171 epoch_slot_no: 153371 block_no: 9016378 slot_leader_id: 5023414 size: 88329 time: 2023-07-11 16:21:02 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x76a68dc19cbfb51c9566f429e0073ca0737f53f3afd1b6254fb1f04cf485009cBlock Operator
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