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 9634687 Details
Epoch: 452 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 110213292 epoch_slot_no: 312492 block_no: 9634510 slot_leader_id: 7046709 size: 33615 time: 2023-12-05 12:33:03 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x50b5668784b7cc8d0b688b82f31ea51333fa91b4f6a92af09bc9f2c607208f47Block Operator
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