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 9022678 Details
Epoch: 423 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 97652597 epoch_slot_no: 279797 block_no: 9022501 slot_leader_id: 4800590 size: 88664 time: 2023-07-13 03:28:08 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xef56ae620fcdc8de27abe8d3e7ccc0745f47685297f241192c5c678ea0ba588eBlock Operator
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