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 9023629 Details
Epoch: 423 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 97672434 epoch_slot_no: 299634 block_no: 9023452 slot_leader_id: 5023414 size: 88215 time: 2023-07-13 08:58:45 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdee3a223363ddbb8952663de99b3d3e8ff4af3d2ded8971e0228f3b17c425025Block Operator
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