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 9038925 Details
Epoch: 424 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 97988971 epoch_slot_no: 184171 block_no: 9038748 slot_leader_id: 4557910 size: 79593 time: 2023-07-17 00:54:22 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x70102ec774f7c9bec59afa20149ceb19f2489fc7edfa8da60763354b7912bd9cBlock Operator
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