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 9631115 Details
Epoch: 452 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 110140920 epoch_slot_no: 240120 block_no: 9630938 slot_leader_id: 4555972 size: 10566 time: 2023-12-04 16:26:51 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6ad7de43de95a678468a4d73aa8ce431e67aa9d6354beb8cd906f763afc21bd2Block Operator
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