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 9630166 Details
Epoch: 452 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 110122119 epoch_slot_no: 221319 block_no: 9629989 slot_leader_id: 4555723 size: 79167 time: 2023-12-04 11:13:30 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdbbd80eb8a9ca428264409e940ef3d2f14b7ebfb8e39da43788349b7a56ef5f8Block Operator
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