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 9633478 Details
Epoch: 452 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 110189064 epoch_slot_no: 288264 block_no: 9633301 slot_leader_id: 5495880 size: 36964 time: 2023-12-05 05:49:15 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x137cf8790e1764e7473f3f3c7808b4bd33f60a16fb5b9369fd7f0e278399dbcaBlock Operator
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