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 9037855 Details
Epoch: 424 Number of transactions in block: 44 slot_no: 97967347 epoch_slot_no: 162547 block_no: 9037678 slot_leader_id: 7123775 size: 86044 time: 2023-07-16 18:53:58 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf49382886913b18369ef180adf6cb2d8efc855dbb034b9577b2598e2d7f7f0c4Block Operator
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