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 9622049 Details
Epoch: 452 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 109957899 epoch_slot_no: 57099 block_no: 9621872 slot_leader_id: 4983283 size: 43030 time: 2023-12-02 13:36:30 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x28deffd3a4e11333cfb09c0499c6edc1391a906531c6386605d3f8ededc09ce4Block Operator
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