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 9630698 Details
Epoch: 452 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 110132927 epoch_slot_no: 232127 block_no: 9630521 slot_leader_id: 7046819 size: 37991 time: 2023-12-04 14:13:38 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb1f1c820bbaecacbd2d175fffca65a8ec23bfff1b6f5ee144985fa8d13a41a0cBlock Operator
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