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 9038674 Details
Epoch: 424 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 97983889 epoch_slot_no: 179089 block_no: 9038497 slot_leader_id: 5766813 size: 50786 time: 2023-07-16 23:29:40 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3b32ecb7e92a09d8ccf68d0f5e4134288e9ec7ca347a2a760ff6f2149cdd944fBlock Operator
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