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 9030581 Details
Epoch: 424 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 97816524 epoch_slot_no: 11724 block_no: 9030404 slot_leader_id: 5573897 size: 77348 time: 2023-07-15 01:00:15 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc0cddfa1585d1cae4a89278a51f657594b33858b93203386b3147e8b1a526c81Block Operator
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