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 9029700 Details
Epoch: 423 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 97796971 epoch_slot_no: 424171 block_no: 9029523 slot_leader_id: 6368292 size: 75317 time: 2023-07-14 19:34:22 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x25bc70b56c7b576995eadf6c2a895d2a9174a3d364039d7efac07302a4b77d20Block Operator
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