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 9035589 Details
Epoch: 424 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 97918846 epoch_slot_no: 114046 block_no: 9035412 slot_leader_id: 8863281 size: 52703 time: 2023-07-16 05:25:37 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x466e870587124413c7b0a1ff1fe0806e0c32e86d179d13219f7af961350ca4e2Block Operator
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