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 9038762 Details
Epoch: 424 Number of transactions in block: 41 slot_no: 97985562 epoch_slot_no: 180762 block_no: 9038585 slot_leader_id: 5386156 size: 83320 time: 2023-07-16 23:57:33 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x26073acd457ca4d9c468b681b85f30573a0f4e7897d8cc1a6f703bc8a0e032a0Block Operator
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