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 9043535 Details
Epoch: 424 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 98082776 epoch_slot_no: 277976 block_no: 9043358 slot_leader_id: 4900604 size: 57373 time: 2023-07-18 02:57:47 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5641c7da29bf6264fcb555ca18dcdd60b9b9a4ba9d45877d6bd533655980d157Block Operator
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