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 9019966 Details
Epoch: 423 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 97596132 epoch_slot_no: 223332 block_no: 9019789 slot_leader_id: 5513673 size: 11782 time: 2023-07-12 11:47:03 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9c716fc9e63926b16ad79e6d16ce83e1cb8be4c29ab9ef784f7a60593a56785bBlock Operator
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