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 9632923 Details
Epoch: 452 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 110177466 epoch_slot_no: 276666 block_no: 9632746 slot_leader_id: 5040184 size: 12207 time: 2023-12-05 02:35:57 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa048b4228627f022362cd64d3d1d4aa85a751ff97d58dc1d5ab1d0dcb46419ddBlock Operator
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