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 9634092 Details
Epoch: 452 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 110200679 epoch_slot_no: 299879 block_no: 9633915 slot_leader_id: 6193782 size: 6222 time: 2023-12-05 09:02:50 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf86deda05b4a90b3710c87d64a762c09d9ab004b830f8513b45373d5488e75eeBlock Operator
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