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 9036038 Details
Epoch: 424 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 97928032 epoch_slot_no: 123232 block_no: 9035861 slot_leader_id: 8103509 size: 15675 time: 2023-07-16 07:58:43 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7ca4ccf7c065d655d2f452c04bd5d536a47b1a828d291df0c4ce71b191764d99Block Operator
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