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 9026517 Details
Epoch: 423 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 97732270 epoch_slot_no: 359470 block_no: 9026340 slot_leader_id: 4571117 size: 86348 time: 2023-07-14 01:36:01 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x39ffbd0ed1305527afe504568aaacae6ba9b42f91912a8e28f5bef1d9ce43f7eBlock Operator
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