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 9636198 Details
Epoch: 452 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 110243647 epoch_slot_no: 342847 block_no: 9636021 slot_leader_id: 8844515 size: 1857 time: 2023-12-05 20:58:58 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x75d85e7f8b6d58b954276192dc2c0e91cd1ba5c77a0d5aebe674cc195d90d30dBlock Operator
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