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 9632775 Details
Epoch: 452 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 110174459 epoch_slot_no: 273659 block_no: 9632598 slot_leader_id: 6729346 size: 26440 time: 2023-12-05 01:45:50 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x18c2bfc686442e6cb7199bf2a689a7af978164a1d25cee159e721884252d1f1eBlock Operator
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