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 9034414 Details
Epoch: 424 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 97894719 epoch_slot_no: 89919 block_no: 9034237 slot_leader_id: 5451841 size: 61205 time: 2023-07-15 22:43:30 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x68fbe4a057c56125e8809dc926437e8ccc57b32407a94ca39819d574279d3db7Block Operator
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