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 9636048 Details
Epoch: 452 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 110240536 epoch_slot_no: 339736 block_no: 9635871 slot_leader_id: 5535263 size: 41080 time: 2023-12-05 20:07:07 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x92269303e815118dc8ca0d6ac33cc172ca8cad81b0480e8e9946a20699d94084Block Operator
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