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 9017966 Details
Epoch: 423 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 97554782 epoch_slot_no: 181982 block_no: 9017789 slot_leader_id: 4593560 size: 44895 time: 2023-07-12 00:17:53 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb638608a818603f5e02f2cc51bea7e261e431fb9a3def64b40be18e9d78f6e6bBlock Operator
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