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 9633892 Details
Epoch: 452 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 110197359 epoch_slot_no: 296559 block_no: 9633715 slot_leader_id: 5189940 size: 23087 time: 2023-12-05 08:07:30 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3229e53ddd8710fd54a0e18681340a274996f0ae5536603b6145a20c76d8a559Block Operator
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