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 9622745 Details
Epoch: 452 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 109972516 epoch_slot_no: 71716 block_no: 9622568 slot_leader_id: 4556665 size: 11903 time: 2023-12-02 17:40:07 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa61f20cfd472f67ec1cd17886e6db46ef3a60ac496bb02b963b13404fd594aa0Block Operator
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