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 9626248 Details
Epoch: 452 Number of transactions in block: 45 slot_no: 110042816 epoch_slot_no: 142016 block_no: 9626071 slot_leader_id: 4555482 size: 85964 time: 2023-12-03 13:11:47 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5f2314aee2dc9d797f681804d30aa4623a898af1f4806c0f08d508f8d760eecfBlock Operator
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