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 9628734 Details
Epoch: 452 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 110093600 epoch_slot_no: 192800 block_no: 9628557 slot_leader_id: 4604187 size: 13489 time: 2023-12-04 03:18:11 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8fc3c59a5b578de9bcfd37f629bafce3cdac6726202a18c6cec774c46b0566bdBlock Operator
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