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 9038707 Details
Epoch: 424 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 97984562 epoch_slot_no: 179762 block_no: 9038530 slot_leader_id: 5307512 size: 69220 time: 2023-07-16 23:40:53 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x647e1866063ef09b6550dc19d2a30fdcf3d88dd7e0a43b8c120a1852c5baa3b3Block Operator
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