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 9033778 Details
Epoch: 424 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 97880995 epoch_slot_no: 76195 block_no: 9033601 slot_leader_id: 9033778 size: 83471 time: 2023-07-15 18:54:46 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x261a5cde092ea278eec5c68cc4255451a59a105d92893e73c6bf7dd4dfe33724Block Operator
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