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 9035607 Details
Epoch: 424 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 97919248 epoch_slot_no: 114448 block_no: 9035430 slot_leader_id: 5516217 size: 28482 time: 2023-07-16 05:32:19 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x27af7e78c9255562c0cc92ba331c24eeebaaf8a6f37a80a882928337dbb3c3f0Block Operator
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