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 9629355 Details
Epoch: 452 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 110106645 epoch_slot_no: 205845 block_no: 9629178 slot_leader_id: 4560076 size: 20302 time: 2023-12-04 06:55:36 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1dc3dae2bf7c0011211deecf1fe2a57abec85dd0ae213fd4a98eb49856cb14d4Block Operator
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