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 9035228 Details
Epoch: 424 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 97911181 epoch_slot_no: 106381 block_no: 9035051 slot_leader_id: 4621417 size: 35859 time: 2023-07-16 03:17:52 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7ffe67b2580345b5065001efe8e119a0486091f8f442a407abf5084a38cffcfdBlock Operator
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