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 9033398 Details
Epoch: 424 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 97873482 epoch_slot_no: 68682 block_no: 9033221 slot_leader_id: 4555592 size: 88026 time: 2023-07-15 16:49:33 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x61d75e7d652bff6602d73dddfba8c7729c9d4e61aea27ca1b5f1384cc5ebe391Block Operator
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