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 9036541 Details
Epoch: 424 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 97939936 epoch_slot_no: 135136 block_no: 9036364 slot_leader_id: 5428520 size: 63966 time: 2023-07-16 11:17:07 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3d43a3ff9d7fca32061b1983e07d80e77c392c69e7f3a6bc17d12489f95ba42bBlock Operator
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