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 9039199 Details
Epoch: 424 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 97994747 epoch_slot_no: 189947 block_no: 9039022 slot_leader_id: 4813093 size: 39172 time: 2023-07-17 02:30:38 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xac5a706dc46a3ed46a3932a150fb18a6b71b7278bc31f98a7a0a1360391a0135Block Operator
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