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 9033809 Details
Epoch: 424 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 97881694 epoch_slot_no: 76894 block_no: 9033632 slot_leader_id: 4788203 size: 70660 time: 2023-07-15 19:06:25 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeee2621e73061f2976af07cbdbca72ec50c0562b48f32363bcc06c5b08b892d2Block Operator
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