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 9036976 Details
Epoch: 424 Number of transactions in block: 47 slot_no: 97948515 epoch_slot_no: 143715 block_no: 9036799 slot_leader_id: 8767960 size: 88619 time: 2023-07-16 13:40:06 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdec9f9974fd420a116190e68286bf9502f4ad26600601a28bff1b2ef76b22a6aBlock Operator
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