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 9035996 Details
Epoch: 424 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 97927189 epoch_slot_no: 122389 block_no: 9035819 slot_leader_id: 7046986 size: 37742 time: 2023-07-16 07:44:40 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x52a79a8370f05fe84d548455935bae3b428db15c3e62ca609c725e3fa33ada07Block Operator
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