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 9632682 Details
Epoch: 452 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 110172547 epoch_slot_no: 271747 block_no: 9632505 slot_leader_id: 9516157 size: 88879 time: 2023-12-05 01:13:58 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9df21a8d255c2bc86cf89f95a8d5fed66bc02c12908b1a3d2098652f3ca00ecfBlock Operator
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