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 9018472 Details
Epoch: 423 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 97564800 epoch_slot_no: 192000 block_no: 9018295 slot_leader_id: 5680800 size: 43036 time: 2023-07-12 03:04:51 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc7b543b6cf5fb55ca94a53f81e05ad1a4bd451456eacfed582bc6ee706a6c4a5Block Operator
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