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 9023438 Details
Epoch: 423 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 97668125 epoch_slot_no: 295325 block_no: 9023261 slot_leader_id: 5082420 size: 69177 time: 2023-07-13 07:46:56 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5574ef882af37bfbe0fb2fa7211d651222d521ea4302658d860771d090d55492Block Operator
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