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 9631918 Details
Epoch: 452 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 110156808 epoch_slot_no: 256008 block_no: 9631741 slot_leader_id: 6729346 size: 14632 time: 2023-12-04 20:51:39 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5168b8e659203e5de72f1e047b52020d7c8ae33b1c73841fa4ad103bea8bf642Block Operator
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