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 9018727 Details
Epoch: 423 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 97570740 epoch_slot_no: 197940 block_no: 9018550 slot_leader_id: 4568166 size: 82785 time: 2023-07-12 04:43:51 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc9219748ce5df2bd3c5dd12a5e5019ebb36bdc8d25e34db44873718a900ff16cBlock Operator
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