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 9019954 Details
Epoch: 423 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 97595834 epoch_slot_no: 223034 block_no: 9019777 slot_leader_id: 8757384 size: 49282 time: 2023-07-12 11:42:05 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x640b0204133923e79fe1392f1e47703398b86b64160f09898733c32c6fd5546dBlock Operator
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