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 9020470 Details
Epoch: 423 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 97606457 epoch_slot_no: 233657 block_no: 9020293 slot_leader_id: 5369270 size: 84306 time: 2023-07-12 14:39:08 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbfd88c533d90a03dacd8b1bded51473e7beaf22885ff579c030a0ba39569b135Block Operator
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