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 9032390 Details
Epoch: 424 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 97852336 epoch_slot_no: 47536 block_no: 9032213 slot_leader_id: 5609069 size: 80808 time: 2023-07-15 10:57:07 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x669589dc8c1c1bbc194439fd4d58eaa80890d0264a6929ab8dbc55c90f7ed6b6Block Operator
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