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 9016821 Details
Epoch: 423 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 97531576 epoch_slot_no: 158776 block_no: 9016644 slot_leader_id: 8862799 size: 88828 time: 2023-07-11 17:51:07 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x12d9a5d9ec8354e8d8f71d6fb0a7f2fc4209dc5392bf68bf66293993e09484ffBlock Operator
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