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 9032522 Details
Epoch: 424 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 97855063 epoch_slot_no: 50263 block_no: 9032345 slot_leader_id: 6271615 size: 31134 time: 2023-07-15 11:42:34 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x45f64c81767b3b685765da077caa99e8270a893afebd903715921d9d29139415Block Operator
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