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 9632597 Details
Epoch: 452 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 110170651 epoch_slot_no: 269851 block_no: 9632420 slot_leader_id: 4575007 size: 81113 time: 2023-12-05 00:42:22 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfd62597f889369ee138d643cb428052d18d0163919b55500b9e26e98946b3d89Block Operator
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