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 9034729 Details
Epoch: 424 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 97900880 epoch_slot_no: 96080 block_no: 9034552 slot_leader_id: 7397135 size: 56246 time: 2023-07-16 00:26:11 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9d8232ceb6cae7d59b01f56fdf192b2722ae381753213fc6ba05de4a41bf27aeBlock Operator
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