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 9037995 Details
Epoch: 424 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 97970433 epoch_slot_no: 165633 block_no: 9037818 slot_leader_id: 8917178 size: 87194 time: 2023-07-16 19:45:24 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd3032a4bcb13db116bea7bf044a1b73f4f1a15b986d8cc7a9e936017310c18eeBlock Operator
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