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 9035378 Details
Epoch: 424 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 97914278 epoch_slot_no: 109478 block_no: 9035201 slot_leader_id: 4558237 size: 36343 time: 2023-07-16 04:09:29 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x403a4883b5011ca5f6b56e3afdd1ff2f300172ee3686fd6d25e6e75f015208aeBlock Operator
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