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 9634784 Details
Epoch: 452 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 110215232 epoch_slot_no: 314432 block_no: 9634607 slot_leader_id: 6624897 size: 88475 time: 2023-12-05 13:05:23 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x58a865e6d72374d85706b373fd95bf7c47326ce9e32577f9beb65377b9a9d5f0Block Operator
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