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 9635980 Details
Epoch: 452 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 110239301 epoch_slot_no: 338501 block_no: 9635803 slot_leader_id: 4636355 size: 86575 time: 2023-12-05 19:46:32 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xecde4197c2ea43709971a359e0b0482df7f124de4cdbde9001f04cd746e8940aBlock Operator
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