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 9017668 Details
Epoch: 423 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 97549025 epoch_slot_no: 176225 block_no: 9017491 slot_leader_id: 6177465 size: 41004 time: 2023-07-11 22:41:56 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xadab2ebaeec58274119ea4018ea61565b8f01ca464cc5b9d0c82ab18b748bbceBlock Operator
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