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 9626273 Details
Epoch: 452 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 110043234 epoch_slot_no: 142434 block_no: 9626096 slot_leader_id: 6405679 size: 35670 time: 2023-12-03 13:18:45 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0fc165f503ce65bf645cd2425fc677c58c2941ead6bd7fc9b46649c54de14c88Block Operator
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