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 9020374 Details
Epoch: 423 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 97604360 epoch_slot_no: 231560 block_no: 9020197 slot_leader_id: 5805397 size: 83342 time: 2023-07-12 14:04:11 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x200d4f7f7299459d1871c85ec076785ce66d82c9df32f9411af7b9d43b092694Block Operator
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