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 9036878 Details
Epoch: 424 Number of transactions in block: 43 slot_no: 97946517 epoch_slot_no: 141717 block_no: 9036701 slot_leader_id: 5479171 size: 76711 time: 2023-07-16 13:06:48 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa7e6b85ca2eae93687035877c2a4e00de939eb2a0f7c02637f502975c208e7fcBlock Operator
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