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 9632281 Details
Epoch: 452 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 110163940 epoch_slot_no: 263140 block_no: 9632104 slot_leader_id: 4555645 size: 75880 time: 2023-12-04 22:50:31 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd079ec169b03ebe764e28ae905c0e8b4006b6868c69f54c0f14da41a58991a89Block Operator
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