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 9032926 Details
Epoch: 424 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 97863839 epoch_slot_no: 59039 block_no: 9032749 slot_leader_id: 5774793 size: 74183 time: 2023-07-15 14:08:50 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xce8fcea5632fc64f0e2dbb348489bb5296ea4af21762861d20ed593a6691a7a1Block Operator
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