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 9623055 Details
Epoch: 452 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 109979032 epoch_slot_no: 78232 block_no: 9622878 slot_leader_id: 7046639 size: 56836 time: 2023-12-02 19:28:43 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5358e939dc14e1e7db2ddfc8afba89f9cf32ed1e8f4323abdfb992b3ed911821Block Operator
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