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 9040636 Details
Epoch: 424 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 98023587 epoch_slot_no: 218787 block_no: 9040459 slot_leader_id: 7046819 size: 87518 time: 2023-07-17 10:31:18 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5868a1a05ecb63fdd99dd297c3467561f4c21a0ebb336cbf98efda57bf7a746aBlock Operator
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