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 9627035 Details
Epoch: 452 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 110059238 epoch_slot_no: 158438 block_no: 9626858 slot_leader_id: 9586734 size: 8017 time: 2023-12-03 17:45:29 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7a7e3993d0e32d32c874f49622dda9864ffb8f74c810f6fdba3d1eb0c61aa3f0Block Operator
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