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 9033877 Details
Epoch: 424 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 97883412 epoch_slot_no: 78612 block_no: 9033700 slot_leader_id: 8633489 size: 79423 time: 2023-07-15 19:35:03 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8e13a799ccc9e0003276273ed7a85b877352e39ec500dc3565cd7e3be62f34bfBlock Operator
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