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 9629055 Details
Epoch: 452 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 110100035 epoch_slot_no: 199235 block_no: 9628878 slot_leader_id: 5835182 size: 18626 time: 2023-12-04 05:05:26 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x594e3e8ebe1097ffb8223d737e097b4e2ff1b2073f9aba6da73ca2f07a282da7Block Operator
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