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 9626617 Details
Epoch: 452 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 110050588 epoch_slot_no: 149788 block_no: 9626440 slot_leader_id: 4560105 size: 3256 time: 2023-12-03 15:21:19 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x63dd7b3bd087e27a457d3cff5c7c928b69819db6a7588c7f99ec136259960d7eBlock Operator
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