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 9626929 Details
Epoch: 452 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 110057031 epoch_slot_no: 156231 block_no: 9626752 slot_leader_id: 4555957 size: 1239 time: 2023-12-03 17:08:42 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x046885b22066d6b776c5659a63437fc6ec37b06f144553e77a9de212be707f89Block Operator
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