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 9620074 Details
Epoch: 452 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 109916609 epoch_slot_no: 15809 block_no: 9619897 slot_leader_id: 6204553 size: 41837 time: 2023-12-02 02:08:20 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe9c42f8264118771066aea178d1b77ab1baa62034883c9cf8f0ccee8d158cfafBlock Operator
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