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 9016870 Details
Epoch: 423 Number of transactions in block: 44 slot_no: 97532546 epoch_slot_no: 159746 block_no: 9016693 slot_leader_id: 8863035 size: 83915 time: 2023-07-11 18:07:17 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc791ce29d5bfd587e4603f5ec3254e8207dc7b406c0e7d63cd90d71620021a40Block Operator
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