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 9039052 Details
Epoch: 424 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 97991590 epoch_slot_no: 186790 block_no: 9038875 slot_leader_id: 5046367 size: 73168 time: 2023-07-17 01:38:01 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1d523c2a89edea6a6ed34c00494c790174a9b6d3f4a150ce7fe630497cdeaaecBlock Operator
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