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 9023220 Details
Epoch: 423 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 97663479 epoch_slot_no: 290679 block_no: 9023043 slot_leader_id: 6729346 size: 18184 time: 2023-07-13 06:29:30 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3958e45486338ef730d05b801b83c0895286dbf6bcd45b762a00be9a15dd4adaBlock Operator
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