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 9632701 Details
Epoch: 452 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 110173017 epoch_slot_no: 272217 block_no: 9632524 slot_leader_id: 8861288 size: 487 time: 2023-12-05 01:21:48 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x33b325e0cf1725f6ac608aab643d429f02ca4877d09e2563270036bb012fadcdBlock Operator
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