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 9036345 Details
Epoch: 424 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 97935592 epoch_slot_no: 130792 block_no: 9036168 slot_leader_id: 5616171 size: 83599 time: 2023-07-16 10:04:43 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd997064e7cd1abff83f7fec22357854b3cdb7c53b32fcf90f4c8958cab1d8033Block Operator
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