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 9017876 Details
Epoch: 423 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 97553072 epoch_slot_no: 180272 block_no: 9017699 slot_leader_id: 8862806 size: 73651 time: 2023-07-11 23:49:23 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc8b335ac3e164520fd248cd826871a61307f04c0e659e09616f5dc278acfa82bBlock Operator
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