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 9629039 Details
Epoch: 452 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 110099758 epoch_slot_no: 198958 block_no: 9628862 slot_leader_id: 7730065 size: 20948 time: 2023-12-04 05:00:49 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6e1a0bb9f296cc11f7c8889e99bbcb99ef98f0feb69df094626a3ed22780bd4aBlock Operator
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