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 9631878 Details
Epoch: 452 Number of transactions in block: 49 slot_no: 110155947 epoch_slot_no: 255147 block_no: 9631701 slot_leader_id: 5876104 size: 87619 time: 2023-12-04 20:37:18 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x39159e66284a2b88982c7a47a3ada8163fe37b9aec5f0a411a98c6beab4d2056Block Operator
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