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 9018268 Details
Epoch: 423 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 97560385 epoch_slot_no: 187585 block_no: 9018091 slot_leader_id: 5457724 size: 24485 time: 2023-07-12 01:51:16 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3dc2ec65ebcafd31b2a11a02f4fde9b0a06b4253dbd116e5805cb4f82ebd1b4dBlock Operator
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