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 9631253 Details
Epoch: 452 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 110143511 epoch_slot_no: 242711 block_no: 9631076 slot_leader_id: 5293507 size: 35007 time: 2023-12-04 17:10:02 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x971b3b0c5e9adcaeadad960d0ce6282e9fee88d1d0b22c61037c0639b846c55bBlock Operator
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