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 9018026 Details
Epoch: 423 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 97555920 epoch_slot_no: 183120 block_no: 9017849 slot_leader_id: 5364702 size: 83016 time: 2023-07-12 00:36:51 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xec087978b9200f1cf364467fdc7b0582aaa8e01652f11645fbb7b7f1337ba0ceBlock Operator
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