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 9037478 Details
Epoch: 424 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 97958932 epoch_slot_no: 154132 block_no: 9037301 slot_leader_id: 4559599 size: 17136 time: 2023-07-16 16:33:43 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbbaa931e1c9dbcdbba034fbc2530529222546115bfd9b41773733fb6ac0e986dBlock Operator
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