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 9021617 Details
Epoch: 423 Number of transactions in block: 63 slot_no: 97630224 epoch_slot_no: 257424 block_no: 9021440 slot_leader_id: 4610095 size: 86243 time: 2023-07-12 21:15:15 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbd774cbf4bcc2465b93d089a49b23d63fcb67d3b5fb4daa24ceaed36f71970a9Block Operator
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