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 9023344 Details
Epoch: 423 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 97666043 epoch_slot_no: 293243 block_no: 9023167 slot_leader_id: 6253197 size: 79022 time: 2023-07-13 07:12:14 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x06f1d84652be32a440decd7a5ea7b2fa69f201fcc6d38a8f25e23446b444b45eBlock Operator
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