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 9017647 Details
Epoch: 423 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 97548565 epoch_slot_no: 175765 block_no: 9017470 slot_leader_id: 8526873 size: 88588 time: 2023-07-11 22:34:16 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x87276d4f03a1d64753e21908e4872329986693f0a8b86f15c4f11137a8a3b0a7Block Operator
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