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 9037315 Details
Epoch: 424 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 97955499 epoch_slot_no: 150699 block_no: 9037138 slot_leader_id: 4610095 size: 39952 time: 2023-07-16 15:36:30 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5be494a4d57be0a67374cd4b45a01531b913ff0504187bb18c539bf6bc5f12baBlock Operator
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