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 9631476 Details
Epoch: 452 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 110147609 epoch_slot_no: 246809 block_no: 9631299 slot_leader_id: 6536968 size: 81391 time: 2023-12-04 18:18:20 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7c9209b39ea9224d8fb2088e919f6d428e6771a1a822580c35b0fa44751232c1Block Operator
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