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 9033498 Details
Epoch: 424 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 97875449 epoch_slot_no: 70649 block_no: 9033321 slot_leader_id: 4962621 size: 14228 time: 2023-07-15 17:22:20 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdb3b9730fb04551147bb09ec3147a4cc6b32b2e53387617fb01aa481fa70f177Block Operator
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