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 9629212 Details
Epoch: 452 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 110103528 epoch_slot_no: 202728 block_no: 9629035 slot_leader_id: 5083905 size: 51174 time: 2023-12-04 06:03:39 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe311b6f88502c912ccc928d3ce0eec1dc0e09740f7df9400f8f76d8536a84e7cBlock Operator
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