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 9038063 Details
Epoch: 424 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 97971896 epoch_slot_no: 167096 block_no: 9037886 slot_leader_id: 7046459 size: 17836 time: 2023-07-16 20:09:47 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8b663349bd2b9a5ea19014435a397c5eefca0c3d3b391dcb297de1f697baed7eBlock Operator
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