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 9036827 Details
Epoch: 424 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 97945572 epoch_slot_no: 140772 block_no: 9036650 slot_leader_id: 9036827 size: 79764 time: 2023-07-16 12:51:03 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5ac15a46eb8bccc6c870ab624c6f5f27c3896166483dbd6699805ed45470de28Block Operator
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