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 9017861 Details
Epoch: 423 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 97552885 epoch_slot_no: 180085 block_no: 9017684 slot_leader_id: 5087110 size: 83098 time: 2023-07-11 23:46:16 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb3dd91dffccc08a6132371c78297357ebafff33b49d7fd0b13998a9eedd6c996Block Operator
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