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 9023453 Details
Epoch: 423 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 97668400 epoch_slot_no: 295600 block_no: 9023276 slot_leader_id: 4556294 size: 31054 time: 2023-07-13 07:51:31 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb62f5510d8a2ec28685d219fd9c263f9e7370587d86e1fa0b3c9335bec72ef4bBlock Operator
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