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 9633283 Details
Epoch: 452 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 110184852 epoch_slot_no: 284052 block_no: 9633106 slot_leader_id: 5466080 size: 84305 time: 2023-12-05 04:39:03 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb0d649f01ed45c85cb9ce945da02765c3f6761c04fb06e9d80fb4cf8998ace6dBlock Operator
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