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 9039187 Details
Epoch: 424 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 97994566 epoch_slot_no: 189766 block_no: 9039010 slot_leader_id: 7920586 size: 83937 time: 2023-07-17 02:27:37 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6688600b12a9c5442091a81330d96ee54aa4a5caba2d9960f9d010e598f66d63Block Operator
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