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 9621482 Details
Epoch: 452 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 109946216 epoch_slot_no: 45416 block_no: 9621305 slot_leader_id: 7046472 size: 23417 time: 2023-12-02 10:21:47 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeba7d5360c4690393dbbbfe2cfeb7a5b5ca27dae0aa3e5f7c2455c12b918b678Block Operator
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