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 9017420 Details
Epoch: 423 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 97543865 epoch_slot_no: 171065 block_no: 9017243 slot_leader_id: 7880633 size: 88176 time: 2023-07-11 21:15:56 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xad5907df43ad87213c70b0f834c27978e365fa66bca7cfd5e3f7ab9b4363fdc5Block Operator
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