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 9038477 Details
Epoch: 424 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 97979580 epoch_slot_no: 174780 block_no: 9038300 slot_leader_id: 8234376 size: 35160 time: 2023-07-16 22:17:51 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x902ac6b49fcdb92095ec203186bbae151ed2c13b691cdf8cbff69789965117f1Block Operator
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