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 9016679 Details
Epoch: 423 Number of transactions in block: 44 slot_no: 97528867 epoch_slot_no: 156067 block_no: 9016502 slot_leader_id: 8757421 size: 85573 time: 2023-07-11 17:05:58 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc5c3ec2b546223bb3f7fabe9fed284f79e35785ef5fff25424ec694e64d61450Block Operator
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