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 9024337 Details
Epoch: 423 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 97686276 epoch_slot_no: 313476 block_no: 9024160 slot_leader_id: 5576681 size: 44371 time: 2023-07-13 12:49:27 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2821fab65e3e4e9344943389dbc10cbb7f1b8bc3de395ecb110f33876455c8e3Block Operator
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