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 9635179 Details
Epoch: 452 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 110223605 epoch_slot_no: 322805 block_no: 9635002 slot_leader_id: 5382161 size: 1737 time: 2023-12-05 15:24:56 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x994e15e72fa3b8db284013c86e65c7a1381d1f027bced94ff6a76e254779ef82Block Operator
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