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 9630053 Details
Epoch: 452 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 110119845 epoch_slot_no: 219045 block_no: 9629876 slot_leader_id: 4860264 size: 33581 time: 2023-12-04 10:35:36 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x497d74848c956d59cf769532cefd8414c068dc6b4818eb727bd4a310824c8bbdBlock Operator
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