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 9017846 Details
Epoch: 423 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 97552426 epoch_slot_no: 179626 block_no: 9017669 slot_leader_id: 4982656 size: 85894 time: 2023-07-11 23:38:37 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe0da7563c90bd6d3c9d315897dba19caaf508a9ed044b32f3dc9b1d74cbfa8a1Block Operator
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