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 9631847 Details
Epoch: 452 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 110155394 epoch_slot_no: 254594 block_no: 9631670 slot_leader_id: 4560450 size: 87425 time: 2023-12-04 20:28:05 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbec7c9391520394781faf4e215c60a0d121d7f6ad5eac75b78a21e6924c27073Block Operator
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