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 9034143 Details
Epoch: 424 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 97889129 epoch_slot_no: 84329 block_no: 9033966 slot_leader_id: 8526317 size: 86056 time: 2023-07-15 21:10:20 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf65a557364c33be5b02c39ed85ade0c516ad2796b9317a1f3bf2d2fce4139869Block Operator
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