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 9032681 Details
Epoch: 424 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 97858524 epoch_slot_no: 53724 block_no: 9032504 slot_leader_id: 5974295 size: 83479 time: 2023-07-15 12:40:15 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfc330ef1fb10fd13e544a958ee34dd339c6162ffc29884a88c73b8c86073fd87Block Operator
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