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 9018436 Details
Epoch: 423 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 97564070 epoch_slot_no: 191270 block_no: 9018259 slot_leader_id: 4567284 size: 76630 time: 2023-07-12 02:52:41 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8caca558145b42d17d590dd88d3bed8877ff9f7b69fd1b18d6a27175fb507615Block Operator
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