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 9632213 Details
Epoch: 452 Number of transactions in block: 51 slot_no: 110162727 epoch_slot_no: 261927 block_no: 9632036 slot_leader_id: 4565685 size: 88456 time: 2023-12-04 22:30:18 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdd8843a18f0fc109aaa1efe5dc1ab01e003cd40b97fe573c8cf11bdcf71ebc81Block Operator
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