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 9627849 Details
Epoch: 452 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 110075446 epoch_slot_no: 174646 block_no: 9627672 slot_leader_id: 8757580 size: 82360 time: 2023-12-03 22:15:37 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe1197b166a6de5f6626a66f0d7e9e00535459230ecf384d20bbde80d1541ce46Block Operator
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