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 9630084 Details
Epoch: 452 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 110120642 epoch_slot_no: 219842 block_no: 9629907 slot_leader_id: 4555571 size: 28386 time: 2023-12-04 10:48:53 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfae6e5ed7a4ae053fe4df9b80ac7a9a7431f1c1884f83cbd6ca607b56abbe520Block Operator
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