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 9019774 Details
Epoch: 423 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 97592200 epoch_slot_no: 219400 block_no: 9019597 slot_leader_id: 6721578 size: 55076 time: 2023-07-12 10:41:31 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xee0bba2ef3a93cdf599cb4bfa2ad070720f43e70cf0d65222b1a43778df0e59cBlock Operator
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