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 9628258 Details
Epoch: 452 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 110084191 epoch_slot_no: 183391 block_no: 9628081 slot_leader_id: 5780101 size: 88737 time: 2023-12-04 00:41:22 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfda088f33a3abb7e4f89adf511327d744996cf6ca4bd33301c7a27c89c798488Block Operator
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