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 9631370 Details
Epoch: 452 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 110145590 epoch_slot_no: 244790 block_no: 9631193 slot_leader_id: 4982656 size: 88558 time: 2023-12-04 17:44:41 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x47c720b7401d5a6c5071740c8906e69e96c281b12a2a7ade467c1506201abe55Block Operator
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