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 9035287 Details
Epoch: 424 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 97912237 epoch_slot_no: 107437 block_no: 9035110 slot_leader_id: 7046439 size: 55913 time: 2023-07-16 03:35:28 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfdffdc1bbb01f88bc5e81d79df7b6d6cbbadad4de362cd4eb0c7472a54dd864aBlock Operator
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