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 9631693 Details
Epoch: 452 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 110151821 epoch_slot_no: 251021 block_no: 9631516 slot_leader_id: 5023704 size: 17015 time: 2023-12-04 19:28:32 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0d7e8fd6fe8f2119dedaab3dbacd92ef29446cc89497e41aa41e2f05dae86c63Block Operator
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