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 9043709 Details
Epoch: 424 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 98086254 epoch_slot_no: 281454 block_no: 9043532 slot_leader_id: 5026460 size: 51630 time: 2023-07-18 03:55:45 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc29655eb9c521c53350855c3cd1573c20e121a3c4593d021c946b4709584a358Block Operator
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