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 9620901 Details
Epoch: 452 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 109934196 epoch_slot_no: 33396 block_no: 9620724 slot_leader_id: 9198406 size: 8337 time: 2023-12-02 07:01:27 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x720c36011b19224e9d8e0f66ebc3b6601184fb8b2c485b1a5b3592d3aee51afbBlock Operator
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