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 9038637 Details
Epoch: 424 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 97982996 epoch_slot_no: 178196 block_no: 9038460 slot_leader_id: 7046496 size: 48749 time: 2023-07-16 23:14:47 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbfd4b32d85ee65a2656078e22ad5c1ca9b07b4d634ff78dbf8629e1adf60103aBlock Operator
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