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 9038484 Details
Epoch: 424 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 97979832 epoch_slot_no: 175032 block_no: 9038307 slot_leader_id: 5524255 size: 43144 time: 2023-07-16 22:22:03 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xabb0858c6d173fa84bf9b146adfbcdef031bb8ece518ac29abb16e9bebcb7482Block Operator
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