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 9629748 Details
Epoch: 452 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 110114002 epoch_slot_no: 213202 block_no: 9629571 slot_leader_id: 4753422 size: 77962 time: 2023-12-04 08:58:13 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbbc091b8ddaacd209d793728eba3c044ef1575346cc77024984d5d08c1b8ed6bBlock Operator
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