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 9024556 Details
Epoch: 423 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 97690650 epoch_slot_no: 317850 block_no: 9024379 slot_leader_id: 4555824 size: 78557 time: 2023-07-13 14:02:21 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x332ae7df20571e6691f32cf104aac8142599b3fb4f0b725bc59e6c0c0b65dd2dBlock Operator
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