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 9038055 Details
Epoch: 424 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 97971774 epoch_slot_no: 166974 block_no: 9037878 slot_leader_id: 8997028 size: 86171 time: 2023-07-16 20:07:45 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x252dd3f05b1f8f077026169fc4ec97225bff2faf56b8804f4c4699b8a054fa9aBlock Operator
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