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 9628851 Details
Epoch: 452 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 110095934 epoch_slot_no: 195134 block_no: 9628674 slot_leader_id: 6729346 size: 54555 time: 2023-12-04 03:57:05 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf9036177bd7a9205d941b29654fe5cfa3853233dd3ee46ec335866c041d5d140Block Operator
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